RUEFUL
by Chris Wallace-Crabbe
Along the ruts
and raffia-coloured grasses
three disconcerted kangaroos
move in close to the electrified
paddock fence.
Not having read
about the Three Bears
the big one springs over the top
while baby wriggles underneath,
leaving the teenager
in two marsupial minds,
neither under nor over,
having to hop on wondering
stage after stage
along that unresponsive wire.
Copyright © 2007 by Chris Wallace-Crabbe