The Groundhog




It doesn't really make much difference. He lives in the neighbor's yard. Of course, the neighbor doesn't care; their house is up for sale and no one lives there anyway. I've never actually seen the beast in my yard, but when I come home, and I find that my Nasturtium have disappeared, I just know. The furry monster has visited my garden! I told myself that if I saw him in the road, I wouldn't slow down, not really thinking I'd meant it. Sure enough, the other day, he did cross my path and I did speed up. Unfortunately, I was not quick enough! Another day, groundhog! Another day!