Who Is Afraid of the Big Bad Hen?

Who is afraid of the “Big Bad Hen”? “Not I!” exclaimed Sassafras, My bear cub chasing chihuazer, Just before she got a little too close To that loud squawkin’ quick peckin’ “Big Bad Hen” – Before she knew what happened. Quicker than you could say, “Scat,” That hen jumped right on Sassy’s back! This was no ordinary hen – She just hatched out nine new chicks. And when my little dog came near, She was in a very bad fix! “Bad Hen” spread her wings real wide. While squawking in a frenzy, She sunk her claws in Sassy’s back. Pecking my little dog; oh what rage! Both Sassy and the “Big Bad Hen” Have two humans for their friends. So when the “Giant Ingrid” arrived, One peck in Sassy’s neck, “Hen” fled. Quickly, to her chicks she ran. She clucked and called them near. Sassy and “The Big Bad Hen” Were runnin' buddies no more. Playing days came to an end. After that, they were not friends. But when there are new biddies, Upon which a mother hen rests. It is always best to stay away when asked, Who is afraid of the “Big Bad Hen”? But that was not the last time That hen chased and squawked -- My fearless, chicken lovin’ doggie, Sassafras. Might one day learn to be afraid of…? The “Big Bad Hen”! © July 12, 2010 Dane Smith-Johnsen