Bird poop

Years ago, an old flame and I decided to take a walk.

I was a willing party, but he reluctantly came along just because I’d asked.

It was truly adorable how he at first seemed really grumpy and lightened up as we progressed in our approximately 2km walk.

He was chatty and smiling most of the journey. Then suddenly, a bird cast its creamy blessing on his shoulder. 

I was partly terrified that he would be angry and that would ruin his mood.

At the same time, I found the fact that a bird chose to accurately aim its excretion at him hilarious.

Despite my strongest effort not to laugh, I ended up vibrating violently. Upon seeing that, he burst into his usual thunderous laughter.

He appeared genuinely amused (and disgusted… but mostly amused).

For that, I felt grateful.