There is a Problem

there is a problem
brewing under the metal roof
above the feral cat porch
here at caras alien ranch
in the leaping frog woods
the wrens built their nest
under the edge
of the cabins metal roof
where it pulled away
forming an opening
just the right size
there is a problem
this is the spot
where the logs join
locking into place
exposing their ends
forming steps
the cats can easily climb
something had to be done
my daughter sarah and I
put up the stepladder
I handed her rocks
the right size to fill
the space between the logs
taking away the cats ability
to reach the nest
anticipating cats
still sit in a nearby tree
and on the porch
listening watching and waiting
pointing out to us
there is a problem
how to protect the babies
when they leave the nest
tension is mounting
perhaps a net?