Scatter Grain by the Bay

A thin grain trail glittered from the bay toward the fence 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 architecture near the fence.

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

Tools reminded: check lids, match peck marks, walk the line. Tools did not re-latch for them.

Suzy set the lid true, then swept the trail back to the bay.

They gave a legal snack in the right place — kindness with boundaries.

Kids: crumbs on the floor can tell a story. Follow, then tidy.

Explore finds the trail. Learn names the lid. Lead finishes the click.

Grain home. Lid true. Honest snack.

Trail. Lid. Click.