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July.3.2023
The Joy of watching Animals Poetry Contest
Natasha. L. Scragg

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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Date: 7/17/2023 1:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A fun/cute write. Squirrels are fun to watch. Have a wonderful day..........
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Date: 7/17/2023 3:30:00 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.
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Date: 7/16/2023 9:01:00 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.
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Date: 7/12/2023 3:44:00 AM
Valsa dear, They are so much fun watching their little antics. You described their day perfectly
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Date: 7/6/2023 5:31:00 PM
very squirrely, i like it! :D
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Date: 7/3/2023 11:33:00 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\
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Date: 7/3/2023 10:56:00 AM
Squirrels are fun to watch, though they raid all your fruit and nut trees, Well penned,
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Date: 7/3/2023 10:29:00 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.
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Date: 7/3/2023 7:45:00 AM
Squirrels are fun to watch, seeming to have boundless energy. God bless you, Ms. Nature!
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Date: 7/3/2023 6:53:00 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
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Date: 7/3/2023 5:22:00 AM
Your charming descriptions bring forth the imagery of a squirrel in action working hard tirelessly. A portrait well painted, Valsa.
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