Acorn In Its Mouth

acorn in its mouth squirrel pauses in his stride unusually warm still the leaves have fallen down shrugs his shoulders, soldiers on 11/8/2022
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Baker Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 1:56 PM
Squirrels can be relentless in the preparations for winter. Enjoyed your Tanka, Kim. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 5:25 PM
They sure can. They want to make my walls there Winter home…no no no….lol
Gauthier Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 9:49 PM
Indeed ~ how confusing for the little creatures
Rodrigues Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 5:26 PM
Truly, Line!
Fowler Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 9:48 AM
The squirrels again - I love them. They're as much fun to watch as are kittens. Thank you Kim :)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:09 PM
We have wildlife with all of these trees but no kitties. I visit my grand-pets ;)
Buhagiar Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 1:48 AM
I could almost picture this scene. So well written.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Thank you, sweet friend!
Wolf Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 3:57 PM
Gasp! Does this mean that the aforementioned squirrel is a 'climate denier?!' Woe unto him! ~ Alvin, the Woke Progressive Chipmunk
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2022 at 5:08 PM
Oh you squirrels are all the same…lol!
Babcock Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 3:45 PM
Enjoyed and seen a squirrel yesterday with a mouth full of food. Getting ready for winter season. Nicely written. love phyl
Leffanta Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 10:19 AM
Poor bugger is wondering where he can hide the acorn from squirrel and bird thieves . . . .Aloha!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 3:35 PM
Could be…Lol
Buehler Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 8:56 AM
This is just lovely, Kim! It reminds me of the squirrel living in my backyard tree. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 3:36 PM
Thank you, Evelyn!
Cunningham Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 6:22 AM
Wondering where he can hide it with winter approaching. We have a grey squirrel visit our garden sometimes, they're fast movers. Hope your Sunday is going well Kim. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 3:36 PM
Busy collectors this time of year :)
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