Rabbit And The Stoat

Under a hedgerow, rabbit, a doe, pauses Eyes bright as diamonds, fur grey, bobbing tail. Early morning dew sparkles on blades of grass Slight breeze caressing foliage of the trees. Her kits waiting to be fed deep within a burrow Hungry to suckle milk, nourished and protected. Doe sniffs wind for danger, wary of predators. Vegetarian, she feasts upon grass stems Satisfied, with nothing to fear, hops away. Minutes pass and a slender stoat appears Short legs, long body, beady eyes, grey fur. Deadly relentless hunter, prey mostly rabbits. Pauses under a hedgerow smelling the doe Runs at steady pace following the scent.