Acorn Plops

An acorn plopped down from a tree
And hit the deck right next to me.
It joined some others waiting for
A stronger breeze to drop some more.

It almost bounced upon my head;
I'm glad it found the porch instead
For it came down with so much force 
I'd have a bump, but it changed course.

The squirrels must be set to dash
And round these up for winter's stash.
I sit outside, relax and wait
As acorn plops reverberate.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 10/14/2018 2:17:00 PM
When I was hitch-hiking (A million years ago) a nut fell on my head and yes it hurt and left a bump. When I looked up a squirrel was chattering like laughter at me! We see them a lot because they steal the bird seed! Well written and rhymed as usual!...pat
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Date: 10/7/2018 1:01:00 PM
What a title! What a clincher! … This one certainly reverberates with me, Ilene!
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Date: 9/30/2018 6:50:00 PM
Lucky you! Acorns are an Apache staple, so you should be able to find acorn stew receipts on line. Bon appetite! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 9/30/2018 3:01:00 PM
What about a crash helmet, Ilene:) What a cute sweet poem this is! Alas, we have no squirrels in Malta; luckily I came across several on my trips abroad, and shared some food with a couple of them. Regards // paul
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Date: 9/30/2018 12:38:00 AM
I miss seeing the antics of the squirrels Ilene. We don't have any here in Hawaii. I enjoyed reading this sweet poem! : )
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Date: 9/29/2018 8:22:00 PM
Miss wizard of words. Such joy to read you. :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 9/30/2018 6:04:00 AM
That is the sweetest comment, Robert! Thank you so much for being so supportive...
Date: 9/29/2018 6:55:00 PM
What a charming poem Ilene. When I was young I used to love collecting acorns and their little 'cups'. not seen an acorn for many a year and we have no squirrels here!:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/30/2018 6:06:00 AM
Thank you, Jan! I always see tourists in the city taking pictures of squirrels and have to remind myself that they don't live everywhere...
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