Clear the field
Clear the field
Run away!
The farmer’s bull escaped today.
Swim the creek,
He’s mad, I see.
With those big horns, we’d better flee!
Jump the ditch,
Scale the rocks.
Don’t follow me in those red socks.
Take them off!
Shut the gate.
Don’t look back, the bull’s irate.
Home at last.
Slam the door.
We’re not snooping anymore!
Lynette Oxley
- Submitted in response to Poetry Prompt #21
Lynette said: I wanted to create the suspense I felt as a child when a girlfriend said, “The bull’s escaped!”
Australian Children’s Poetry 
I really enjoyed this, Lyn.
Love it Lynette. Such a fun poem.
Great, strong, active poem. Thank you.
Great work, Lyn. You created a real sense of urgency with those short lines and sharp imperatives.
Thank you!