“Chickpea”–our friendly bantam–and I get re-acquainted.
He’s keen to know what his American cousins are up to.
“Are they early risers like me and Claude?” (our other cockerel).
“Didn’t see–or HEAR for that matter–too many cockerels in downtown Washington D.C., Chickpea.
Saw a raccoon heading for Dupont Circle at noon!”
“Aah–did you have a good time, though?”
“Dandy, thanks”.
“Cock-a-doodle dandy“?
“Very funny–Chickpea!”
“I’ll sing it if you like…?”
“Um–I have to go in and make lunch…”
“Good to have you back.”
“Thanks–good to be back, Chickpea.”
Robin Ellis 