The Desert Rat

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

The Desert Rat

I trusted you when you asked me to come and play.

You knew, but failed to warn me about the snakes.

Seeing trouble growing closer,  you scampered back down your hole to safety, no alert to me.

I lost my life.

The rat wins again.

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About Ray V.

Living in Aiken, South Carolina, USA, I like to share what I am looking at, thinking about or listening to. I refer to this as the view out my window. Thanks for stopping by.
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4 Responses to The Desert Rat

  1. Peter's pondering says:
    August 6, 2017 at 17:05

    That sounds like a very personal experience to me!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

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