Midnight Snack, 1984, by Curtis Wilson Cost
Crouched in darkness
He sees them through glass
Hears the murmur of voices
Crouched in darkness
He sees them through glass
Hears the murmur of voices
Scents the food
They eat
He waits
Silent in the tall grass
Watching small shadows
skirt the house
Brave in their ignorance
Patient fox
Tasty mice
They eat
He waits
Silent in the tall grass
Watching small shadows
skirt the house
Brave in their ignorance
Patient fox
Tasty mice
Magpie Tales 139. This picture--a house aglow in a dark night--made me think of the creatures that roam outside while we have the comfort of light, and imagine ourselves safe behind walls.
I really like the way you worded this: "Scents the food"
ReplyDeleteThis is especially creepy if the "fox" intends to kill the "mice" after they go to bed.
Ooooh! Great twist. Like this one quite a lot.
ReplyDeleteohh...wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteQuite remarkable take on the prompt...
ReplyDeleteBrilliant twist!
ReplyDeleteThere is a little fox that prances around Willow Manor like he owns the place...
ReplyDeleteThis is a little gem.
ReplyDeleteAha!
ReplyDeleteNicely played.
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