Kaver’s Lament
I first published this on my web site in 2005, but — as Kaver says — it happens every year.
Kaver’s Lament
Every year, it’s the same story.
I dig a scrape big enough for four eggs.
“Deeper,” she says. “Dig deeper. I want room for more eggs.”
I say, “Mariah, I’m not BIG enough to brood more than four eggs!”
Does she listen? No.
She wants the hole big enough for FIVE eggs!
This year, I’m putting my foot down.
Four eggs, Mariah.
Did you hear me?
I said FOUR EGGS!