Bobcat, California
‘Twas the night before Christmas
when all through the woods
every creature was stirring
to dig up their goods.
The children were nestled
all snug in their beds
while foxes and bobcats
danced on their sleds.
Then out on the lawn
there arose such a clatter
I sprang from my bed
to see what was the matter.
When what to my wandering eyes should appear
but a huge mountain lion,
I’d been waiting all year.
Just as I focused on this awesome cat
the sleigh and its reindeer
landed, oh drat.
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With a little ol’ driver
so lively and quick
I knew in a moment
it must be St. Nick.
The cat I had dreamed of
to the woods it had trot
but maybe my critter cam
got a good shot.
Photo credit: Athena Alexander
Poem credit: Jet Eliot
Cute. If you can find one, the Bears hold still this time of year.
As long as Santa isn’t rattling his sleigh around — ha! Glad you liked it, CS. 😀
Love it!
Thanks Kendall, happy you liked it~~ 😀
You are welcome!
Lol, love your poem rendition. Thanks for the chuckles this morning!
It’s the rural rendition — very glad to bring a smile to your face, Sharon. Many thanks! 😀
Lol, very clever! 😉
I had fun with that one, thanks so much Joanne. 🙂
Nice capture, Jet.
Thank you, Mike. Bobcats do not stand still for long, Athena was hiding behind an old barn when she captured this.
Oh, marvelous! And what a beautiful bobcat! Happy holiday hugs!
Always a treat to have you visit, Teagan, thanks so much for your warm comment.
That is so cute Jet! Very creative and may all your shots be good ones. 🙂
Thanks so very much, Sue — I always enjoy a visit with you…. 🙂
That was delightful, Jet.
Thanks so much, Brick — I am glad you enjoyed the poem!
Teehee! Adorable.
Thanks, Jan — have yourself a merry little weekend….
That’s absolutely lovely… hilarious lines! Wonderful shot of the rascal 😉 Thanks, Jet! Have a great weekend. 🙂
I am so glad to have brought you a laugh today, Iris! My best wishes to you–
Once a year some bobcats walk along the creek behind my house and cross very few roads that way. I’ve seen them only twice in 10 years, the first time I saw 4 young, I called the Animal Protection Dept. of my County, the guy in charge told me that it’s normal for them to do that. We I told him that I saw four in a pack, he got excited because in 30 years he’s seen only two, he told me I was extremely lucky! Oy! Thanks Jet! 🙂
Wow, HJ, that’s a great bobcat story. tHanks so much for sharing it. 😀
Fun!! Thanks for the smile 😀
wHat a pleasure it is to greet you with a smile, Val. Thanks for stopping by.
This was fun! And the photograph of the bobcat is delightful. Have a wonderful weekend!
mY total pleasure, pc. You, too, have a great weekend!
A wonderful poet and a talented photographer in such a fabulous collaboration!Your poem is superb and your potentiality unpredictable,dear Jet!Sending my warmest wishes for this very special season of year ~ I’ll come back for my Christmas wishes too ,”The Night Before … ” 🙂 *★¨`•
I had loads of fun working out the Christmas poem, as you can imagine, Doda. And Athena had to be very clever in hiding behind a barn to capture the bobcat photo. I have never seen a mountain lion in 14 yrs of living where they live, but now I can blame it on Santa. lol. It is such a joy to be the lucky recipient of all your fine comments, warm sentiments, and delightful symbols, dear Doda. ♥ ☻ ☺ ♦ ♣ ♠ • ◘ ○
So generous you are with your appreciation,dear Jet,but I am beyond appreciative for what I learn from your posts and for the enjoyment I get!And some more festive symbols for you to enjoy 🙂 ✯♥•♦♫♥•♥✯
My first laugh of the day. Your lovely comment and festive symbols gave me a friendly chuckle and a broad smile. Thank you, dear Doda. 😀
Big happy smiles to you,dear friend Jet 🙂
…and to you, my friend. 😀 😀
Merry Christmas Jet.
Thank you, Sherry. Merry Christmas to you, too. And a new year filled with beautiful birds and images…. 😀
Merry Christmas Jet !!
Thanks so much, Jean — my merriest wishes to you, too. I have so enjoyed your exquisite photos this year.
Great photo and poem. 🙂
Thank you Frank, I’m happy you liked the post. 🙂
There were quite a few cougar sightings around the neighborhood I previously live in. I’m still hoping to catch sight of one someday. A bobcat might do it, too. How lucky (and talented) Athena was to catch that shot! Wishing you both warm and happy holidays.
I, too, still hope to catch sight of a cougar one day, Gunta; but I never tire of the bobcats. At certain times of the year they show up on our critter came every week, and I see them occasionally. Thanks for your kind words and warm wishes, my friend — my best wishes to you too. A great year for you, having healed, back to walking again. Lots to celebrate. 🙂
The two of you made a wonderful start with your wonderful words and fantastic photo. I grew up with the more traditional version of the poem, so it was fun to see how you played with it. Merry Christmas to you both.
It was fun to play with the traditional version. Thank you so much for your kind words, Mike, and my merriest wishes to you for a festive and safe holiday week. 🙂
Yet I think you both missed
The seasonal banter
Cordially exchanged
Twixt bobcat and Santa.
Happy Christmas Jet. RH
It was hard to hear with the reindeer snorting…. Many thanks, RH — and my best to you in the holidays~~ 😀
What a fun poem, and the bobcat picture is wonderful. Thank you for the delightful post!
I am happy you enjoyed the poem and photo, Inese — a fun twist to an old favorite. Thank you so much for your visits today. 🙂
Always a pleasure! 🙂
Ha! Ha! Great poem! I love it. We have lynx and cougars here, but in all our years of hiking in the mountains we have only seen a lynx once. We spotted one from our vehicle and then a short time later my partner came across it again on the trail, literally face to face, a bit too close for comfort but thrilling to see nonetheless. :))
Oh wow, Jeannie — how very cool to have both lynx and cougars. To see the lynx twice, must’ve been yes, thrilling, and yes, frightening. Thanks so much! 😀
This poem made me smile, lovely! It’s been great to learn so many new things and visit so many new places this year through your words and Athena’s pictures. Thank you both – and have a wonderful Holiday Season full with warmth and laughter!!
Thanks so very much, dear Tiny. Oh how I have enjoyed sharing travel and wildlife adventures with you, Tiny, and I just love traveling to your local marsh and other beautiful places too. My best to you for happy holidays~~ 😀
I love the poem! What an imagination and creativity you hold:)
Thank you so much, Inger — I always enjoy your visits here, and appreciate your comments. 😀
LOL love the poem, the bobcat is gorgeous & I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! NEW YEAR is on deck!
I did indeed have a wonderful Christmas, and am wishing the best in the new year to you, Resa. Thanks so much for all your visits and comments; and for the great urban art on your blog. 😀
LOL — very clever. I can only hope that Santa didn’t take offense and that he was good to you this Christmas, Jet. ho ho ho
He made quite a clatter in our quiet little forest, but I forgave him. lol. Thanks so much Nan. 😀