Friendly as my cottage is,
Strange things happen, too;
The other night I couldn't sleep-
An owl said, "whoo, whoo, whoo."
I rose, and loudly slammed my doors
To give the owl a fright.
He didn't mind - until I found
He feared my bright flashlight.
Today, absorbed in a good book,
I became aware
A tiny wren had joined me
Perched upon a chair.
She looked so very much at home
I hoped she'd stay with me.
But, when she flew on to the door,
I quickly set her free.
