Lessons
A mole should adventure
downwards, and never up
above where the owls dine.
A mole can run backwards,
and somersault to turn
around, never gets stuck.
A mole has tiny hairs
along its snout for touch.
It does not hear so well.
A mole doesn't fear the dark,
but digs blindly, scooping
the soil upwards for luck.
A mole gobbles up worms
and creepy crawly things
that in the darkness dwell.
A mole must dive to thrive,
survive our greedy world
in nifty tunnel design!
downwards, and never up
above where the owls dine.
A mole can run backwards,
and somersault to turn
around, never gets stuck.
A mole has tiny hairs
along its snout for touch.
It does not hear so well.
A mole doesn't fear the dark,
but digs blindly, scooping
the soil upwards for luck.
A mole gobbles up worms
and creepy crawly things
that in the darkness dwell.
A mole must dive to thrive,
survive our greedy world
in nifty tunnel design!
This poem is copyright (©) Phil Wood 2025
About the Writer
Phil Wood
Phil was born and lives in Wales. He studied English Literature at Aberystwyth University. He has worked in statistics, education, shipping and a biscuit factory. He enjoys watercolour painting, bird watching and chess. His writing can be found in various publications, including: The Wild Word, Autumn Sky Daily, Abergavenny Small Press, Ink Pantry, Ink Sweat and Tears, Streetcake Magazine and in a collaboration with John Winder.
