11-20-2022, 12:23 PM
The elongated muskrat
narrows his eyes
at the illuminated gas
flickering at the periphery
of a social media swamp
of his own making.
He may have created
the earth itself, diving
deep into the primordial sea
to dredge up mud
for humankind’s sake.
And his fur protects
the heads of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police.
These facts alone,
not to mention he is
a Lenten delicacy among
Southern Michigan Catholics,
should soon put him
on the cover of Time
as Rodent of the Year.
narrows his eyes
at the illuminated gas
flickering at the periphery
of a social media swamp
of his own making.
He may have created
the earth itself, diving
deep into the primordial sea
to dredge up mud
for humankind’s sake.
And his fur protects
the heads of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police.
These facts alone,
not to mention he is
a Lenten delicacy among
Southern Michigan Catholics,
should soon put him
on the cover of Time
as Rodent of the Year.