In the Fog

By Kieran

 In the fog


 
Artwork and original poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2025
 
Not much stirs on a cold winter morning on these misty hills.
The thick fog lies heavy like a damp blanket, sending chills.

On the ridge, a virile Mule buck cautiously sticks out its head.
Its impressive rack of antlers, his calling card, signals dread.

It's rutting season, so the buck jealously guards the deer in esterus 
Younger bucks watch from afar, eager to see if they can be prosperous

Sadly, a hunter in camouflage and a high-powered scope becomes restive
Isn't it cold-blooded murder? Shoot with a camera, live and let live.

Comments

Kieran said…
Lovely 🙏🙏.Really good (WhatsApp comment from a dear friend in New Zealand)
November 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Kieran said…
Minimalism needs that very fine balance between detail and imagination… glad you liked it. - Kieran
November 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Anonymous said…
Excellent! (WhatsApp comment from an artistic friend)
November 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Kieran said…
Still dabbling in getting the right balance between detail and imagination… but I love the challenge of minimalism - Kieran
November 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Anonymous said…
I absolutely agree! Shooting like that is cowardly and cruel... it's for the joy of killing...😢 (WhatsApp comment from a dear relative)
November 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Kieran said…
Sad that they are so insecure as to project their masculinity by cold blooded murder of an innocent animal. - Kieran
November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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