Baffles

Squirrels leap with vain effort, Baffles guard the seeds. Autumn's bounty held aloft, Nature's jest in silent play.

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/22/2024 2:24:00 AM

I only saw some squirrels once in North London. Your poem makes me curious and I admire the way squirrels guard their food.

Don Iannone
Date: 3/22/2024 5:57:00 AM

Thank you for your comment. Squirrels are survivors in cities and the countryside. I love their playfulness. Don

Daniel Caplin

Date: 3/21/2024 9:35:00 PM

Hi Don , I enjoyed this poem, it certainly put a smile on my face , they are the most intelligent creature I have encountered , I have squirrels who lift up the lids take the seed and put the lids back , they play with me as in my mid because whatever I devise they have an answer that always baffles me . Daniel

Don Iannone
Date: 3/22/2024 1:37:00 AM

Hey Daniel, thanks for sharing about your “seed thieves.” Hope you are well. Don

Jan Allison

Date: 3/21/2024 5:27:00 PM

This is a fun poem Don, I admit I had to google what 'baffles' are as I was baffled to the context of the seeds being guarded lol. I do enjoy reading poems about squirrels as we have none on our little island:-) hugs Jan xx

Don Iannone
Date: 3/22/2024 1:36:00 AM

Hi Jan, thanks. Google is my best friend! LOL. Take care. Don