It’s hard to believe that we are so far through this year already.
A few years ago at about this time I wanted some compost for a couple of plants. I had half a bag and opened it very cautiously (I’m very much a wimp regarding slugs and I didn’t want to stick my hand into the bag in case I grabbed one) and much to my surprise there was a hedgehog inside. I quickly put the bag back under my decking and hoped that I hadn’t disturbed the little animal. I didn’t look again until the end of April and it had disappeared.
Recently I was watching a programme about an animal rescue centre and there were so many hedgehogs. I found the following poem which I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
“I am a simple soul with simple wants and needs,
To trundle through your borders
And snuffle through your weeds.
There beats a gentle heart within this spiky vest,
I do no harm to anyone
And always do my best.
I’ll work within your garden devouring all the bugs,
And keep your flowers pretty
My way of giving hugs.
So please try not to strim me or poison me with bait,
And don’t forget to leave
A gap beneath your gate.”
Thank you Lord for all your little creatures and help us to care for them