Contemporary Poetry 1 min

Driving Across Montana

Chris Denholm

Chris Denholm is a poet, author, performer and filmmaker living in Calgary. He likes to write and play with words, and loves spending time with his wonderful family.

Fence posts I followed stood upright-

Except a few downed by wind

Or neglected by a rancher off his game.

The cows in range of that chaotic sight

Though usually thought of as thick-skinned

Were so flummoxed and utterly dejected

They hung their heads in shame.

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