On the Farm

It was little Harry's first visit to the country, and feeding the chickens fascinated him.
Late one evening he caught his first glimpse of peacock strutting in the yard, feathers spread beautifully in all its glory. Rushing indoors excitedly, Harry called out for his grandma. . . .
"Oh, Granny, come see! Come see!" he exclaimed. "One of your chickens is in bloom!"
Originally published November 14, 2002.