Kathy's Corner

Twas the night before Friday when all through the house

a creature was stirring and it wasn’t a mouse.

My bedroom was cozy with pillows of air

in hopes a night’s slumber would not be so rare.

I had just settled down all snug in my bed

while visions of food danced in my head.

When up on the roof there arose such a clatter

I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the kitchen I flew like a flash

tore open the door and made a mad dash.

When what to my sleep ridden eyes should appear

an empty rooftop and a night sky all clear.

Back in my bedroom I felt full of fear

I was quite certain the creature was near.

A scamper, a crash and a chewing was heard

at this point in time I used a choice word.

My husband was laughing and not feeling fear

until the night noises became very clear.

He arose from the bed and turned on the light

and I heard him exclaim as he rose to full height

“No squirrel will make us have a bad night!”