Sunday, February 19, 2023

Dogged Determination

 


Dogged determination.


a phrase used to


describe a fox scratching


and pawing its way into


the hen house.



Dogged determination.


The running back


zig-zagging his way


through linemen and


the secondary to make


his way into the end zone.



Dogged determination.


The monkey pounding


a shell against a stone


to release the delightful


nut inside.



Dogged determination.


An infant reaching for


the cookie jar precariously


placed on the counter above;


the eagle swooping into


the river to snatch its prey;


the ball player waiting patiently


for the right pitch to cross


the plate;


the cicada calling out in autumn


to attract a suitable mate.



Dogged Determination.


Against all odds,


the peace-loving Ukrainians


defending their homeland from


the larger Russian invaders.



Dogged determination—


Women of Iran protesting


for their rights and equality


denied by a ruling male chauvinist


Islamic theocracy.



Dogged determination,


an action needed every day


in a million or more


different ways.



                        -30-


Chris Hanch 2-19-2023





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