Grain Trail to the Coop

A thin grain trail glittered from the bay toward the coop like a dotted invitation.

Spike asked: who needed a snack and who forgot to latch?

Clue one: bay lid half-set — almost closed is still open.

Clue two: chicken-sized peck marks on the scattered kernels.

Clue three: one hen looking suddenly interested in coop architecture.

Adventure Cap wanted a shout. Care said follow the trail soft.

Thinking Cap habit: clues first, then one guess. Cap does not invent foxes.

Tools reminded: sweep, latch, check. Tools did not sweep alone.

Suzy swept the trail home, clicked the lid, and thanked the hen with space.

Kids: if cereal trails a kitchen floor, follow before you lecture.

Explore finds. Learn names. Care cleans. Lead latches.

Little Thunder declined poultry gossip with dignity.

Lid click. Trail gone. Honest end.

Follow. Sweep. Latch.