That Egg

Yesterday, I watched

that Nameless Hennie

lay that Egg.

She stood right in front of me,

doing what Hennies do.

It didn't take long.

I could tell from her Expressions

that Laying that Egg is serious work.

Soon, I head the sound of that Egg

touching the bottom

of the Nest Box.

I don't know

who was more stunned,

Mrs. Hennie or me.

***

I have eaten

many Eggs in my Lifetime.

Standing over every single Egg

I have consumed

was some Hennie.

I didn't even think to say

"Thank you."

In most cases, I forgot

a Chicken was even part of the Story.

***

When I was a Little Girl,

my Mother always said

I should say "Thank you."

Is now too late?