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The Visitor

“Hello, lovely human
It’s good to see you
The back door was open
So, I popped in for a visit
I hope you don’t mind
Oh dear, I can see
Where you’re looking
Sorry about the mess
My breakfast always
Goes straight through me
It’s a bird problem
You understand, don’t you?
I knew you would
You’re a kind human
All the birds know about you
Even those greedy louries
Who guzzle all your fruit
They say thanks
By the way
For removing the tree nets
Horrible, nasty things
They’re quite dangerous
For birds who like fruit
The louries are grateful
You helped their sister
When she got entangled
Do you remember?
Two summers ago
Alice is a silly creature
We warned her
Not to fly underneath
Said she wouldn’t escape
But she did it her way
And nearly broke a wing
She’s such a bird brain
It was only your timeous
And quick intervention
With a pair of scissors
That saved her wing
And probably her life
On another note
This is a nice set-up
I can see why you spend
So much time in this room
Your work looks complex
It’s making me cross-eyed
I’ll just turn around
Ooh, that’s much better
What’s that?
You need to start your day
Okay, no worries!
I’ll find somewhere to rest
The top of this cupboard
Is similar to home
I’ll just settled down here
And have a short sleep
You carry on with your work
I’m perfectly happy up here
See you later."

Copyright © 2025 Robbie Cheadle

Originally published in Square Peg in a Round Hole by Robbie Cheadle. You can purchase the book on Amazon.

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Author Biography

Award-winning, bestselling author, Robbie Cheadle, has published thirteen children’s books and three poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies. Robbie also has two novels published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name. The ten Sir Chocolate children’s picture books, co-authored by Robbie and Michael Cheadle, are written in sweet, short rhymes which are easy for young children to follow and are illustrated with pictures of delicious cakes and cake decorations. Each book also includes simple recipes or biscuit art directions, which children can make under adult supervision. Robbie’s blog includes recipes, fondant and cake artwork, poetry, and book reviews. https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/. Robbie Cheadle’s books are available here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robbie-Cheadle/author/