Valsa George Poet Rhyme

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July.3.2023

The Joy of watching Animals Poetry Contest

Natasha. L. Scragg

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An Ode To a Squirrel

Oh, little chirpy squeaking squirrel
I see you always dressed in grey apparel
Swift as an arrow you can run
Watching you scamper the tree is fun

Is it when you are joyous and hale,
That you are seen flicking your bushy tail?
Along the ground and over the bough you scurry,
Darting up and down in great hurry.

Why do you arch your back and sniff the air,
When you see someone coming near?
Men seem to annoy and leave you in fear,
That you take to heels in top gear.

You live in the holes of boles
But rarely rest in those hollows
When the weather is warm and bright,
You forage food with all your might.

To beat the wintry days, you have many tactics
And it is a pleasure to watch your antics
You strive to fill your granary with nuts and grain
To this end, you are ready to take any strain

For you, living is the sole occupation
From labour, you never take any vacation 
Seeing the manner you move and run
It seems you have so much energy to burn

How I love you little chirpy squirrel
Come to me, I shall feed you with nut’s kernel
Oh chattering friend, you remove from my dull day
All that can leave me in possible dismay

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Paula Goldsmith July 17, 2023 at 1:21 PM Congratulations on your win. A fun/cute write. Squirrels are fun to watch. Have a wonderful day..........

Sotto Poet July 17, 2023 at 3:30 AM Your eloquent depictions evoke the vivid imagery of a diligent and tireless squirrel in motion. Your portrayal is skillfully executed, Valsa. Congratulations on your well-deserved win.

Len Gasun July 16, 2023 at 9:01 PM Cute critters are described beautifully in your poem my dear poet friend. I have only seen squirrel here in my borrowed country. How I wish I can touch one, but as you've said, they've much energy to burn. Wonderful poem my dear poet friend Valsa. I enjoyed a lot! Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing. Hugs. Blessings.

Suzanne Delaney July 12, 2023 at 3:44 AM Valsa dear, They are so much fun watching their little antics. You described their day perfectly

Michelle Smith July 6, 2023 at 5:31 PM very squirrely, i like it! :D

Darlene De Beaulieu July 3, 2023 at 11:33 AM Hello Valsa, I feed the sqirrels in the winter. Because they have a hard time to findfood. But when spring comes they must fend for themselves. Hugs. /Darlene\

Jay Narain July 3, 2023 at 10:56 AM Squirrels are fun to watch, though they raid all your fruit and nut trees, Well penned,

Victor Buhagiar July 3, 2023 at 10:29 AM I only saw some wild squirrels in the North of some wood in London. your Ode is so full of imagery that it is hard to pinpoint parts of it. A true masterpiece and a fav, dear Valsa.

Kim Rodrigues July 3, 2023 at 7:45 AM Squirrels are fun to watch, seeming to have boundless energy. God bless you, Ms. Nature!

Sara Kendrick July 3, 2023 at 6:53 AM A very nice description of the squirrel and some of what they do. They are wrecking havoc on my husband's garden this spring and summer. I guess they prefer garden vegetables and fruits from the fruit trees to acorns and other seeds that are in the woods. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara

Vijay Pandit July 3, 2023 at 5:22 AM Your charming descriptions bring forth the imagery of a squirrel in action working hard tirelessly. A portrait well painted, Valsa.