The Fox does not know
That the hunters have
Gone to war
Or that the strawberries
Are not in season.
Instead, he thinks of
How the world feels
Beneath his paws
And how the wind
Whistles its song.
He thinks of when he can
Curl up inside himself and sleep
Until the sun tells him
It is time to wake.
Vanessa Perez has loved writing ever since she was a little girl. Words have always fascinated her, and now she studies English at California State University, Fullerton. While she typically seeks solace in poetry, she has also started experimenting with short fiction and essays. She is always looking for new ways to connect with others through her writing.
Featured image by Trnava University.
