I caught a bat tonight. She called. My Former.
I'd just sat down and opened up a beer.
She called. She said, "A bat. I think... the dormer?
"Do you think you could possibly come here?"
So yeah, okay. It took a little while
To find the thing. I thought he'd flown the coop,
But he was resting. This was just his style.
I found him 'cause I noticed there was poop
Where there should not be. Then I just looked up,
And there he was, a tiny little pup.
I caught him. She said thanks. I drove away.
And Man of Steel, Estranged, wrapped up his day.
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Jan, hello and welcome! It is always nice to have a new person here. Will send a PM.
Linnnn, well unfortunately, here is a sad fact of life. If it is IN THE HOUSE, as unlikely as it is that it's infected, it is advisable to check it for rabies. The bat is killed in the process. This is a sad fact we just learned. (p.s. it was negative). But meanwhile, tennis rackets are best reserved for cicada-killer wasps. (Really. Google it.)
Caroline, that you would put me and Annie Hall in the same sentence is, well, breathtaking.
anna1, thank you. I do my best. What you express is more than I think I can live up to.
Renatta, this was actually my first bat. When you look at them flying, they're just like birds, except they have the sad legacy of Dracula to live down. Not their fault! But hooray for your dad.
froggy, thanks. It is very nice of you to say so. I hope I measure up.
FusunA, thank you. I wasn't looking for a metaphor at the time, just a bat. But the whole affair did have the effect of saddening me. Again.
trilogy, yes I got back to the beer. I had stuck in in the freezer, on the way out the door. I took longer than anticipated. And of course, the half-finished beer was frozen.
Thanks everyone for commenting. I've been really bad at acknowledging everyone, the last couple of nights. I hope you'll forgive.