The Numbat
By Adam I
Published 30 September 2022
The numbat sleepily crawling out from a warm cozy nest
situated in a colossal ancient log located in a spinifex.
Its fur glistening in the frost-ridden outback morning.
Frantically searching for food weaving in and out of the spinifex
knowing it has to return back before noon.
The Numbat stopped and saw a trail of little red termites
heading in a straight line like a dog tracking scent.
The numbat moved toward the ant colony and broke off red dirt.
Chucks filled the air turning to red hot magma.
After a hearty meal weaving through the spinifex
smelling of honey and dirt as I awoke to start my day.