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'dillo In the Bed

I heard a ‘dillo muttering, a-traipsing and a-bungling. I could not make out what he said, a-chattering, a-sputtering. He started rooting in the bed, a-grubbing and a-burgling. Then all at once, he up and fled, a-prancing and a-scuttling. Was glad to see him go. Again! my pillow, rustling, a-chattering, a-sputtering. It filled me with a sense of dread, a-shaking and a-shuddering. And now he’s underneath my bed, a-grubbing and a-burgling. I woke, my heart a-fluttering, a-racing and a-thundering. I think I’ll read a book instead, These dreams are weird, you know?

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/8/2022 1:12:00 PM

I like this so much "a-chattering, a-sputtering. He started rooting in the bed, a-grubbing and a-burgling."

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/8/2022 9:56:00 AM

Oh, this is delightful, Jeff. It would have been a fine addition to Eve's nursery rhyme and storybook for children. If you're not familiar with it, you might want to get a copy from Amazon to use with your grandchildren. It's Eve Roper's book.