Gray Fox
Eyes burning in the twilight
Sense of smell overrides fear
Looking for that porkchop bone
tossed out earlier
Constant cravings
push instinct aside
Hunger becomes the driver
while slinking in the shadows
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Photo: Dwight L. Roth
I was surprised to see this fox in the back yard, when I went to close the curtain on my sliding door. He stayed around long enough for me to get my camera. But, when I slid the door open for a better shot he turned and headed back into the woods.
This is a shaky shot:
Roth Poetry 
Awesome and awesome poem too! 😊
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Thank you so much for your kind comment!
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I’m glad he stayed long enough for that photo op! But glad he didn’t hang around too long. We had a fox den a few years back just about 1/8 mile from our house. Such fun to watch the kits tumble and play!
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Thanks Jan. That would be a great to see!
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He looks pretty large for a fox.
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He was bigger than the red fox I have seen. He was beautiful, with a big long nose and a fluffy gray tail. His coat was sparkly gray.
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I don’t think I’ve seen a gray fox before. The ones around here are red and relatively small.
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Hope he at least got the porkchop bone.
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It disappeared, so I think he did! :>)
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Next time leave him one with a bit of meat on it for me.
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Oh wow! How exciting that he hung around long enough for a photo! 🦊 Fun subject to write about.
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Yes, he did not seem to be too afraid of me taking his picture, until I opened the door. I tried using the flash, but it just glared in the door glass!
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Those unexpected moments with nature are special. A few weeks back I noticed a hawk on the fence that had caught a bird. Exciting! I managed to get a few seconds of video before it flew away.
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They are rare, but wonderful times.
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Yes!
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What a shot and a poem to go with it!
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Thank you so much! I was excited to see it.
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What a marvellous combination
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Thank you, Derrick, I was very surprised to see him in my back yard!
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oh, those eyes! great poem to go with this pic
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Thanks, Beth! The eyes were reflecting the house lights.
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Wait that is real? Wow must have been scary.
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Yes, it is real. and… No, they are like a small dog! It was more afraid of me when I showed my face at the door. Exciting to see!
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Oh! I guess I watch too much movies then haha… You’re backyard has quite a wide range of adventure in store for you. 🙂
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We love living next to a wooded acreage. It does provide a wonderful variety of birds and some animals.
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Can totally see that 🙂
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Great.
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Wow! That must have been exciting! Looks quite big.
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He was about as big as small dog! I was excited to see him!
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Wonderful encounter! Its very cool that you were able to get a photo.
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Yes, I was expecting him to run immediately, but he paused and looked at me for a moment, just long enough to get a shot.
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The pic is so cute..
And the poem had my heart.
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He was a great surprise to see so close to the house! Thank you very much!
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I would be surprised as well.. but I live in civilian areas full of houses, so not much chances are there.
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We are backed up to a neighboring woods. We get to see a lot of birds and some wildlife… especially squirrels.
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I would love to see them someday as well… Your neighbouring area sounds wonderful to live in.
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Yes, especially since our neighborhood has six hundred homes in it.
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Now I’m definitely intrigued by the lifestyle you may have
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:>)
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