Monday, 9 December 2013

The little monster

She has only 2 teeth - conspicuous tic tacs - glistening 

at the bottom.

Mostly gum when she grins.

She works diligently with her tools, driven by a gut that seems insatiable.

Nibbling, nibble, nibble...

through rusks, rice cakes, cracker bread, buttered toast and flapjacks - without an ounce of care. 

Not an inch of space is spared 

her ubiquitous trail of assorted grub.

Mind the mess; bits and pieces - crumbs in the leather sofa's creases.

A touch of crust, amongst fluff...

as if the old block wasn't messy enough.

He, too, loves his food. In awe of her ways; swears she offered him her snack; put a rusk to his mouth, he graciously inclined, 

took a bite in delight.


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