foxes build homes of cool earth;
burrows dug deep under changeable skies.
in dark den, a vixen gives birth,
to sightless pups who whimper where mom lies.
Creator God, to you all creatures raise myriad voices united in praise.
underground, newborn fox kits pass each hour
waiting for father who prowls, growling this night;
hunts by scent, stealthy as rare moon flower,
he fills cache with fresh meat before dawn’s light.
Creator God, to you all creatures raise myriad voices united in praise.
both reynard and vixen’s instinctual love
is needed to nurture each furry fox child
they protectively watch for danger above
and lead kits outside when weather grows mild.
Creator God, to you all creatures raise myriad voices united in praise.
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This poem uses the end rhymes and similar refrain of hymn, “For the Beauty of the Earth”.
a poem in my pocket 
May 20, 2023 @ 08:29:29
Foxes are wonderful creatures… I especially love the arctic fox that is a rare sight and is not a threat to chickens.
May 25, 2023 @ 17:37:49
It must be wonderful to see one!
May 20, 2023 @ 03:07:01
I’m very fond of foxes, although they have a bad reputation in the UK. Some are so friendly and have been known to visit for food, and bring their cubs to show them off.
May 25, 2023 @ 17:38:12
I like foxes too 🙂
May 18, 2023 @ 16:46:37
“Creator God, to you all creatures raise myriad voices united in praise.”
Yes indeed we humans are not the only creation of God.
Enjoyed hearing you read today.
Much💖love
May 25, 2023 @ 17:38:40
Thanks, Gillena!
May 18, 2023 @ 16:22:54
It was so lovely hearing you read this one today, Lynn! Beautifully rendered ❤️❤️❤️
May 25, 2023 @ 17:39:06
Awww, thank you, Sanaa 🙂
May 18, 2023 @ 16:19:07
You brought the hymn to earth where it belongs. Love it! – Brendan
May 18, 2023 @ 15:30:43
Such a lovely picture you paint of this fox family. I know we have foxes here, but I’ve never seen them. It was great to hear you read, too!
May 25, 2023 @ 17:39:42
thanks, Merril!
May 26, 2023 @ 06:05:04
You’re welcome!
May 18, 2023 @ 15:04:04
You fox poem was beautifully written, Lynn. I enjoyed hearing you read it today.
May 25, 2023 @ 17:40:04
I appreciate your comments, Dwight!
May 25, 2023 @ 17:40:25
You are welcome!
May 11, 2023 @ 17:08:50
Your delightful poem brought to mind our experience with foxes several years ago. On most of the balmy spring days of 2020, we enjoyed watching a mother fox and her three kits in our backyard. They’d come up out of the thicket and while mother stood watch, the young ones would run, jump, and pounce on one another. This was during Covid restrictions, so the diversion was all the more welcome. Their presence felt like a gift from God–just for our pleasure!
May 14, 2023 @ 07:20:55
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story about foxes, Nancy! Yes, I think God created wild creatures for his glory and our delight 🙂
May 05, 2023 @ 16:20:21
I love this! Imagining those little fox pups, and proud and protective mama and papa.🥰
May 05, 2023 @ 16:23:29
Thank you, Melissa! It’s amazing how wild creatures raise families, isn’t it?