I believe, 'Now, a day doesn't go by when Mick doesn't join us in the yard.' is the answer.
The writer uses a lot of adjectives that portray the rat as a dirty creature, and by using enumeration with the feelings, he conveys that the character is overwhelmed . Also, the use of similes helps us a visual image of the rat,maki g us feel as though we were there to experience this ourselves.
Who is the author , i have read many poems called woman by different authors.
