The Country Life

 

Construction? At my house, down my lane?

No, that cannot be

What is that infernal racket then?

At this ungodly morning hour of 3?

 

I throw the curtain to the side

Wondering what I’ll find

A woodpecker hacks at an old tree

I’m kicking his behind!

 

Just then I hear a birdie sing

So clear and oh so near

Turning back into the living room

Into two beady eyes I peer

 

Oh no you don’t, you get outside

You belong out there!

How’d you get here anyway?

What’s going on around here?

 

Something trods upon my foot

A fast and furry beast

A chipmunk! Oh no not fast enough

The cat did have a feast

 

The dogs are down the basement now

Barking and running around

I call and call but they won’t come

Now what is it they have found?

 

I grab the broom and head downstairs

Trying to see where they are at

Yikes! No don’t throw that at me!

Stop attacking that poor bat!

 

I chase the bat, with broom in hand

Out the basement door

And hear a grumble from the woods

What? You mean there’s more?

 

A shadow moves beneath the moon

Its bulk is big and dark

A bear? You’ve got to be kidding me

Once again, the dogs do bark

 

I shut the door upon the beast

Good grief, I’ve had enough

Finally back to my routine

And my blessed coffee cup

 

Reviews

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The images this brings to mind! Sooo funny. I stayed once at a friends log cabin in North CA and it was awesome ... apart from the reality of huge great hairy spiders every night ... though where I lived we used to get the odd skunk and mountain lion in the yard ... I had an encounter in the middle of the night once with a skunk who came in through our kitty-door. That wasn't pretty either! This is a great read. Bethlynne.

[Stephanie Weippert]

I laughed out loud when I read this. You must've had the *worst* morning! Thanks for writing it.

[Rhiannon Dragonraine]

I like the way you describe this and the subtle tone of annoyance overall, and how you can still sense you love the country life but still get annoyed at it. This is a wonderful peice.

[Jenny Davis]

LOL! I have lived in the middle of nowhere before and I most definitely can attest to all the beasts and critters! Very nicely written, Laura :)

[Fantasyfairy]

I'm so glad it didn't all happen at once, lol. To wake up to a bat in the house, and birds and to see a real chipmunk? I'll take it all hun. Thanx for sharing this funny poem with us. XX

[Dezaraye]

Lol. I completely know exactly how you feel! I live in the middle of nowhere and sometimes those critters certainly do take over! Of course, I LOVE living here and wouldn't trade it for the city if you paid me! This made me chuckle and it's such a fun read.

[Sara Muschweck]

This was so wonderful. All of nature come for a visit, if but a short one. So entertaining, and funny. I enjoyed reading. Yes, country life is not as peaceful as some might think.

[musegirlsm]

Oh No!!!
I always say that I want to live in the woods! We go to stay in a cabin in the woods in Pennsylvania for our vacation. I am always afraid of bears but yet I am drawn there. I always can't wait to see the deer and even went through the woods in snow up to my thighs following a group of them. I know that people who live there must get tired of them. The woods always were so mysterious to me even as a child. I want to see their secrets.
Well, I guess you've gotten let in on a couple of their secrets!
I still love it though!

sandra

[Bubo]

Oh my........country life sounds pretty scary!!!But I'm not one for bats and all that!Loved the flow of this and the humour! And the great comparison to London life, that is full of traffic, foxes and rats!

[Arley]

Boy can I relate to this one, Laura, heh heh! Very funny, and true to life!

[Carole]

I can't even imagine...there are many times I have longed to live in the woods, Laura--away from civilization, but I am too much of a people person. Though I would love the nature (well--maybe, after reading this....) and the out doorsy feel--the quiet and solitude, after a time, I would probably go insane and die of loneliness. LOL
Thanks for sharing from your repetiourre (sp?) of "Country Life"stories. :)