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Mamma Bear

There's that stare
from Mamma Bear
Should you care
or even dare?
Will you swear
when angst does flare?
'Cause Mamma Bear
will bring despair

Years ago we were driving back to the lower 48 from Alaska and had just crossed in to the Yukon Territory. Suddenly we came across this sow Black Bear and her two rambunctious cubs. She gave us the stare!

~ Poem, anecdote and Black Bear capture, Mamma Bear © Jerry L. Ferrara

Addendum

The three bear rule:

If it's brown, lay down;
If it's black, fight back
[unless it's Mamma Bear and then you're probably screwed!]
If it's white, say good night
     ...Author unknown