By Joan Cripps
Grey coat and black cap
Dressed for all weather
Snow, rain or shine.
Singing your song,
As you fly along.
You are a friendly chap
With your brown grey coat and cap.
You walk by my side,
As I sit in my chair.
Go about your business
As if I’m not there.
Friendly did I say
You are your own self
You have your own way.
You waddle across my lawn today.
I hope you are not here to stay.
You destroy all the trees,
As you eat and play.
Joan Cripps of Chatham, New Brunswick, is a frequent contributor to Bread ‘n Molasses. She’s also the founder of the Purple Hat Ladies Tea Society, a group she formed in 2001. Email Joan at rayjoanc@nbnet.nb.ca