Colleen Weigel

Blue Heron

As the suns warmth beamed through the window I awakened from another nights rest. Squinted my eyes and my five senses alerted me to another beautiful bright spring day. My tummy grumbling as I mumbled; "Good morning mom." She cheerfully asked, " Would you like a bowl of fruit?" I said "Sure!" Walked into living room to sit on the couch and start watching the Price is Right, as it was usually on every morning. Shortly, after I got comfortable she brought in the spring colored fruit which perked me up. I picked the fruit up with my fingers and ate it piece by piece. My ears heighten as I heard a hiss. "Mom" I cried out. Turning my interested from the television to the bowl of fruit I am frighten and do not know what to do. A snake is coiled in the bowl and heads popping out. I handed the bowl to my mom and she handled the snake from there. I thought later what a cruel joke the snake seemed so life like. It just happened so fast I had little time to think about it at the time. I went along with the day playing and doing my usual activities.