A Peanut Holder

The squirrels are funny
They are also smart
A peanut holder bought
Hung onto a she shepherd's
                rod
No success -he slides downward
So he did some thinking
He climbed the wooden fence
From there he got to the feeder
He took the peanut holder
Ran off with it in his mouth
It was put up for a while
The peanut holder gone
The yard was searched
The nut holder never found
The squirrel hid it well
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gondolf Avatar
September 9, 2018 at 5:33 PM
My brother has a running fued with the squirrels over the bird feeder; last I heard the squirrels were winning. I enjoyed reading this, Darlene. John
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 10, 2018 at 9:09 AM
Hello John Gondolf, it is a losing battle with the bird feeder and the squirrels. they will get the bird seeds no matter what or where the bird feeder is placed. Have a nice day my friend.
Warrior Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 10:15 AM
Lovely said about our furry friends Darlene...love & furballs lol...^WW^
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 2:20 PM
Hello Winged Warrior, yes it was funny, I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. Have a nice day my friend.
Rose  Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 3:54 PM
I love squirrels. They can be quite smart and comical. Thank you for sharing a delightful poem today
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 6:03 PM
Hello Pixie, this was very funny I had a good laugh. The squirrel was smart to take the peanut holder. We searched for it,but unable to find it. have a nice eveningmy friend.
Onclaud Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 7:25 PM
darlene, such a delightful, playful story crafted so well especially the ending... huggs!
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 6:06 PM
Hello Nette,this did happened in the backyard. I laughed so hard with tears rolling down my eyes. Have a nice evening my friend.
Smith Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 2:45 PM
Little thieves. They are sneaky. Good one Darlene...
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 5:43 PM
Hello Charlie,yes they are sneaky and thieves. We will know where the nut holder is when we rake leaves. Have a nice day my friend.
Sands Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 2:12 PM
I can imagine this. A fun write you have shared with us Darlene. Have a nice day :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 5:45 PM
Hello Heidi,yes it is a fun write. I was laughing when I saw this happen. Have a nice evening my friend.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 10:55 AM
A wistfully written, delightful romp of a write, Darlene. It made me smile so much this fine morning. Love and smiles always.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 12:25 PM
Hello Freddie,thank you for the lovely comment.I am pleased this poem made you smile. I was laughing. Love and smiles always to you as well my friend.
Lee Sr. Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 10:43 AM
Sweet and cute no wonder there's a shortage on peanut butter LOL!! =D James
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 12:29 PM
Hello James, yes that is right -this is the reason for the shortage of peanut butter. Thank you for the lovely comment.Have a nice day my friend.
Vaso Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 3:50 AM
LOL smart little devils for sure!!!! great write!
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 12:44 PM
Hello Arthur, yes the squirrels are clever.Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 7:25 PM
Darlene, this reminds me of my father who spent the last five years of his life trying to "outsmart" the squirrels. He finally gave up and put out a bowl of corn on the deck next to the kitchen for them. They would rap on the slider with their claws when they were out, chastising him for letting the bowl run out. When he started to love them, everything changed. Thank you for your lovely poem which was my quick reminder.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 12:47 PM
Hello Caren, I am pleased that this poem brought you memories. Good memories. I am surprised that they like corn. Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend.
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