A Fox to be Proud Of

The Grafton Fox
Is a crafty old devil
Who circles in woods
Goes fast on the level

He’s sturdy but handsome
Provides very good sport
Is incredibly cunning
And rarely gets caught

He resides in small coverts
Where he sets up his den
He enjoys a good hunt
And the occasional hen

He sleeps through the day
But lives through the night
Loves mousing at dusk
And goes home when its light

On days when he’s hunted
His form is at best
He runs ‘til he’s lost us
Then stops for a rest

He outwits the hounds
By running through sheep
Or very long grass
Or water that’s deep

His strength is undying
He lives ‘til he’s old
Chasing rabbits and chickens
Still handsome and bold

We dream of his outline
As we unload our box
For nothing surpasses
A good Grafton Fox!!

Mill House Fox