Scritch. Scritch. Scritch. Under sand, cool and fresh. Over sand, burning many feet. Scurry fast – night is best.

Daytime heat beats down. Cool nighttime air brings relief. But with the night comes danger: predators out hunting.

Hop. Hop. Hop.

A shadow looms over.

Kangaroo mouse seeks its dinner.

Scurry fast – night is frightening.

Endless chase over darkened sand.

To lose is to become food.

All six legs carry quickly

Seeking safety in—

MUNCH.