they want to move in

they scratch in the night,
i wake up, listen and sigh
a long sigh, they’re back.
the days are getting shorter,
the nights cooler and they, too,
are looking for a cozy bed.
shredded insulation inside the
wall is certainly appealing
and so at night, they rearrange
the bedding to suit their
taste, just as we all do.
i go back to sleep, but not into as
restful a sleep as I had before
I was awoken.
there’s work to be done,
i am not in need of roommates.