possum

Walking the high road today with my dog

A small dog, the same colour

 as a mountain tussock

I saw a possum on the road

Its jaw hanging open

Incisors jutting forward

Very dead

I picked him up by his bushy tail

And laid him gently to the side

I shall collect him tomorrow

 Dig a hole and bury him under 

 the liquid amber, it has leaves

 that change from yellow to red to purple

I told my son this and he said

‘ you’re not doing that with me in the car’.

I cant remember whether I have posted this before..but I like it so here it is.