Scottish Wildcat! Poem by Denis Martindale

Och, beware the Scottish Wildcat!
He fairly chills the soul!
Just give him room, don't pause to chat,
Such beasties lose control!
In daylight, you stand half a chance,
Escape, your limbs intact,
He'll lead you such a merry dance
Should he at first react...

So mind your step in wooded lands,
He's known to jump from trees,
To scratch your shoulders, arms and hands,
Wherever he may please!
Och, don't be brave, my strong-armed lad,
Such beasties laugh at you,
Just head for home and you'll be glad
He didn't get to chew!

I chose to fight and lost an ear,
I've got some scars as well,
I warn you, now, to have a fear,
Such beasties come from Hell!
He may look kinda cute at first,
But turn tail quick and run,
Before he gets to do his worst
And chew your ears for fun!


Denis Martindale, copyright, May 2014.


The poem is based on the magnificent painting by
Stephen Gayford, nb Google search gayfordgallery.

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