sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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Poem written for and submitted to "Wandering Wayfare" poetry contest, Nette Onclaud, sponsor, October 22, 2025

TOTAL SYLLABLES: 41

EXPLORING NATURE

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A zazzy squirrel drops a walnut—  
thock—on wet asphalt.  
Watch your step! he warns.
My soles scrape through  
a pullulate of maple keys,  
each wing spun flattened 
by yesterday’s rain.

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Shadow Hamilton October 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM very descriptive Sara love it and the picture of the squirrel hugs Shadow

Valsa George October 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM Very creative way of seeing nature in the background of Autumn. 'Scraping through a pullulate of maple keys'.... Love it. sara Etgen-Baker October 23, 2025 at 5:17 AM awww, thank you, Valsa! I appreciate you and your kind words.

Line Gauthier October 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM Delightful. Love the line "a pullulate of maple keys" ~ sara Etgen-Baker October 23, 2025 at 5:18 AM thank you!

Abdullah Alhemaidy October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM I love nature adventure! Very nice read! Have a nice day! sara Etgen-Baker October 23, 2025 at 5:18 AM thank you, AA...hope you're well

Paige Hind October 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM I would like walking through that, lol. Lovely. sara Etgen-Baker October 23, 2025 at 5:18 AM thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM - Skillfully and creatively written, Sara :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - (cute photo) - hugs sara Etgen-Baker October 23, 2025 at 5:19 AM thanks for your kind comments, Anne-Lise. appreciate you and your visits, hugs Sara