Just One of Those Days Part 1

One day Homer Hawk was sitting on a gnarled fence post. He was hungry. He was tired of the usual fare, mashed rabbit, pureed gopher and scrambled armadillo. He wanted something of substance, something fresh. Maybe he was stewing too much but he was craving something different. A fricassee might just be the answer to his problem. He was beginning to get desperate. He flapped his wings, gave a squawk and took to the air. As he circled he kept a close eye out for his supper. Behind Farmer Brown's house he saw Sammy Squirrel. Sammy saw him and quickly dove under a rock and pulled his tail in after him. Lucky for Sammy, Homer was not in the mood for squirrel. He flew on and saw Perry Prairie Dog hopping up and down on his mound and suddenly he disappeared down his hole. Steven Skunk wobbled out from under the mulberry tree and flipped his tail up in the air as a warning to Homer. Steven had no worry because Homer certainly wasn't desperate enough to attack him. Marty Mouse scurried across the driveway and under the barn door. No fear Marty, Homer was hungrier than one little bitty mouse. No, not even Slinky snake needed to worry. Homer wanted something different. But what? He flew on and on. "What is wrong with me?" he asked. "Why does it seem so hard to find something to eat tonight?" And on he flew. He saw an elk here and a deer there. He even saw a newly squashed bunny on the road and still he flew on. "Will I ever find my supper?" he squawked. Deciding he needed some professional help, he flew to the giant Oak Tree where Oscar Owl lived. Oscar was just waking from his nap as Homer landed on the limb close by.