i could see him working at something

 so i came closer.

 he was trying to chew

 and he had a funny expression

 and he tried

 and tried

 and tried

 and he looks at me

 and looks at me

 and looks forlorn

i say, can i help?

 and i try to pry it out 

 but he had to work it out

on his own

 burrowing

 gnar-gnar-ing

mud-rooting

 pawing

 rubbing a log

shaking

 turning, turning,

 then he got it loose, and ate it.

 oh what a relief it is.

think i'll have another.