17/06/12

The chook house

Darkened sky surrounds me.
The crisp cool air dances on my cheek.
The resonating taste of coffee lingers in my mouth.

I move forward, slowly, watching.
Dodging divots and unlevelled ground.
Hesitantly.
Carefully.

I open the gate…..
The metal cold to my touch.
I greet the girls and Mr Woo.

What is it? I see it sit.
I watch it glare.
I watch is startle.
It runs towards my legs, my dressing gown.

A rat.
I nearly pooh as I muffle my internal girlie squeal!