Kitchen Frights
An uncertain time,
light switch in the dark
whirr of wings,
unlocated -
swift hither, swifter thither
soft mousy leather.
Fledermaus,
Bat!
On the ceiling,
fridge top,
skitter of featherless wings
in the air a timid fear,
clinging now to a hook.
Throw open the screen door,
Circle back, head ducked,
flap towel
shout something, anything but yes.
Blurred flight zooms past left ear.
Put heartbeats
back into their drum,
make coffee.
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