. . . a key turns in the lock.
three sets of ears prick up:
one grey and furry,
one black and furry,
and one pink human pair.
. . . eight little furry feet are suddenly running
at speed
to investigate the noise.
. . . but one pink human pair of feet hesitate.
a little boy looks at his mummy . . .
for reassurance,
for confirmation.
his mummy whispers one word;
"daddy"
and the little boy's face lights up . . .