BREAKING UP WITH JUDY

A young hedgehog snuffles in the ground,

In full view in a suburban garden,

Rooting out tasty morsels,

Oblivious to the smartphone hovering nearby,

And to its forthcoming fame.

Judy posted the video later that evening.

I clicked ‘like’ immediately

Well who wouldn’t?

Then I read Judy’s caption: 

‘Dinnertime’.

Judy - We have been friends for over 35 years,

We’ve been through thick and thin,

But I am beyond disappointed

And this is the end.

I have unfollowed and unfriended you.

And I hope you choked on the spines.

Sometimes you have to stand up for what really matters.

© Una Ware 2025