Quirky Bats from Lemon Flats

quirky bats from lemon flats
rolled up into the orange mats
did not come out until Halloween
hidden until they chose to be seen

the children liked them right away
parents were not yelling “yes, hooray!”
but children are not fearful until they are told
by people who are prejudiced, staid and old
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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