La Licorne

THE STICK

Yesterday a dream came true.

Today I am going to find myself a stick. A good stick, long and lean.

In the morning -while the sheep do their grazing-  I am going to look out for it,

Morris -the dog- will keep an eye on the herd

A nice dream.

I will find one, and then another, and some more. The one I like most will be cut.

All of a sudden there she was. I was breathtaken.

I don't need one with a V-top like the elders.

There are no snakes around this place. Dad and my uncles rounded them off alright, if they are to be believed.

Instead of shying away, she charmingly took her breath and liberally came to a halt.

A straight stick with a cute butt at the end. It will be mine.

No one will dare touch it, let alone take it away.

Rapidly babbling she looked me willingly into the eyes.

I will skin it with care, leaving no dent marks. The slick green I will rub away from the reddish core.

 

She came so close that I had to look down on her.

After, the sun will harden it till it becomes strong to hold a weight.

It can beat a cow without breaking.

It was nice what I saw.

Everyone will know it is mine.

And last night I dreamt about it.

No one is going to take the stick from a man.

Tonight I will go and ask her.

 

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