The Victor and The Vanquished
They came together in the meadow on a cool and brisk Fall morn
A bony lattice each displayed atop their heads adorned
Locking weapons the beasts engaged, as calm was torn asunder
The battle raged across the ‘scape evocative of thunder
In the moment of defeat the Vanquished turned away
The Victor boldly spoke triumph, giving no leeway
~ Poem and Rocky Mountain Elk capture, The Victor and The Vanquished © Jerry L. Ferrara