Image credit Rosie Hopkins

The cello slits on her nose release a melodious moo.
Her copper pelt is soft as a maidenhair.
Spittle sits in the silky folds of her mouth,
Like seeds of milky dew.

From ‘Highland Cow’ by Sheena Blackhall

One response to “‘Her copper pelt is soft as a maidenhair’”

  1. And moo she did after she’d scratched her chin – clearly satisfied!

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