Last day of the year and last day of this challenge. Thank you, Paul, it was fun! Badger says, happy new year!

Two badgers

Burley
with shambling gait
badger tracks the hedgerow
leaves his distinctive prints
broad feet sharp-toed
tramples

his path
carving the bank
mud-slide clawed sticky clay
raw, rumble-voiced he growls
The year’s turning
to spring.