My newest buddy
baby goat Vortex
climbs my leg and
wants to be scratched
His brother Hope
bewildered
is seemingly convinced
that I will eat him where he stands
I tell them often
I love you both
and if it's up to me
you will both die here
of ripe old age
Vortex and Hope were born in our barn on 20 September, or the night before, and greeted me that morning as I came to let them out of their stall for the day.
Vortex was named for a swirl marking on his forehead, and another of his side, as well as his tendency to be a constant whirlwind of activity. He is also the dominant brother and afraid of nothing.
Hope is much calmer and quieter in general, and much less trusting of me, although he is beginning to allow me to pet him from time to time. But usually he runs like wildfire. I'm having a ball with them both. Kids. ;-)
