Oblivious, the Hedgehog
for AMWA Mouse uncurling from her nest
prepares to seize the night,
while Fox is muzzling through the bins
as if it were his right.
The night’s a time for magic things
and silver moons and charms
(Oblivious, the Hedgehog waddles
out to find some worms)
but Mushroom burgeons from the grass
to keep watch on the house,
because an Owl is on the fence
with ears intent on Mouse.
prepares to seize the night,
while Fox is muzzling through the bins
as if it were his right.
The night’s a time for magic things
and silver moons and charms
(Oblivious, the Hedgehog waddles
out to find some worms)
but Mushroom burgeons from the grass
to keep watch on the house,
because an Owl is on the fence
with ears intent on Mouse.
This poem is copyright (©) Michael Grieve 2024
About the Writer
Michael Grieve
Michael lives in Fife where he works as an English teacher. He has published poems for adults in various magazines, and was shortlisted for the Edwin Morgan Poetry Award. His pamphlet Luck is published by HappenStance Press. www.michael-grieve.com
