The Woodpecker
on dining detail
no one works harder
swoops in
taps out termites
grabs a grub
a fly-by piercing
leaves behind
a newly-riddled wall
Deb Johnston
McMillan Marsh
Published by dh-johnston.com
I am a former educator, writing in central Wisconsin. When not writing or encouraging students to write, I enjoy lighthouses on the Great Lakes, family campouts, and walking our dog. I am a member of SCBWI. I have a masters degree in education and have been published in The Mailbox MagazineThe Education Center®, The Mailbox®,The Idea Magazine for Teachers®. View more posts
Deb Johnston 
I love, love this! My favorite thing when we lived in the woods was to watch these characters dig for dinner. Dead, rotting trees took on a whole new meaning for me.
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