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It rained all day at the cabin…and was still raining on into the night 

so we left our feeders out a little longer…for the birds to get one last bite.

When it was time to bring the feeders in…a raccoon was there to dispute

she was doing her best to extract from one feeder…seeds, and nuts and fruit.

From the moment we noticed her on the porch…

we tried to make it clear…

that this hungry and wet raccoon

had nothing she need fear.

Because of the rain we welcomed her to our porch…

didn’t tell her to take a hike…

Instead we left our feeders out 

and told her…to stay as long as she liked. 

Throughout the evening we kept checking on her.

She would turn and catch our eyes…

It was as if, in her own, way she was thanking us

for feeding her…and keeping her dry.

One time when we checked on her

she was on the railing nestled in a comfortable heap…

having eaten her fill…and a little dryer

she had fallen fast asleep.

The last time we checked

we looked from the feeder to the rail she had been sleeping on…

then up and down the porch…but our little friend was gone.

So feeling happy we played a part 

in keeping her safe, warm, dry and well fed

we brought the feeders in for the night

then headed off to bed.

For the animals that populate the mountain

life can have it’s share of misfortune, troubles and pain…

so we were happy for this evening we were there

to comfort this one raccoon 

who decided to come in from the rain.