Dear armadillo,<\/p>\n
Root around in the branches all you want<\/p>\n
Dig up any grubs, worms, or whatever it is you eat<\/p>\n
But please do not succumb to your suicidal tendencies<\/p>\n
And throw yourself under the wheels of my car in my own driveway<\/p>\n
I don’t think I could stand starting the day with killing a harmless armadillo<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Dear spiders,<\/p>\n
Build your webs in the corners<\/p>\n
Catch any critters that get in<\/p>\n
But please do not build your webs in my bathtub<\/p>\n
If you persist in doing this,<\/p>\n
I will persist in turning on the shower head and rousting you out of there<\/p>\n
So please, do us both a favor, and keep to the corners<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Dear 1890s farmhouse,<\/p>\n
Forgive my sudden sprints through the hallway at night<\/p>\n
I still suffer from a fear of the dark<\/p>\n
Forgive my slow invasion<\/p>\n
As I determine where everything should be<\/p>\n
Forgive my longing looks<\/p>\n
I find I’m slowly falling in love with you<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Dear country road,<\/p>\n
I am learning your curves and dips<\/p>\n
I am learning to watch for deer<\/p>\n
I am getting used to your appearance in fog<\/p>\n
In rain<\/p>\n
In daylight<\/p>\n
And deep night<\/p>\n
Please be patient with me and let me memorize your ways<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Dear me,<\/p>\n
Be patient<\/p>\n
Take your time<\/p>\n
Learn this place<\/p>\n
And breathe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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