Rural Perplexity

Dear Editor, I write you for a word of information;

Your good advice may save me from the bughouse or the station.

A simple question ‘tis I ask, pray give a simple answer,

And from the largeness of your heart please tell me if you can sir.

‘Tis not about the great canal, airships or the election;

My question more important is, and deals with life protection.

Is there a way known unto man, at great expense and labor,

That I can keep his chickens home and still speak to my neighbor?

Oct. 26, ‘08