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I wrote this as I was watching a squirrel in my back yard, He had a mouthful of acorns.

Hidden Treasures

acorns have fallen 
trees half full- falling - browned leaves 
squirrels - winter hides 

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9/8/2018

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

September 17, 2018 at 10:08 AM

A keen poetic observation, Charles. Love the inked imagery. Pastoral cool poetry. Love and joy always.

Tom Cunningham

September 13, 2018 at 2:37 AM

Lovely image Charlie , we have grey ones around here but saw a red one once when I was in Scotland.

Richard Lamoureux

September 13, 2018 at 1:37 AM

A delightful scene.

Sara Kendrick

September 12, 2018 at 5:28 PM

Reads like a good contender..Way to go. The leaves here are turning brown and falling off because we have had a dry fall but I think that with this storm that is going to change. Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest. I appreciate it. Sara

Charles Messina

September 12, 2018 at 6:27 PM

Praying for your safeness with the storm, Sara. I am getting the tail end of it so it shouldn't be too bad. You are most welcome for your placement it was well deserved. Thank you for your visit and kind words...Charlie

Janice Canerdy

September 12, 2018 at 4:45 PM

Good one, Charles! Janice

Charles Messina

September 12, 2018 at 6:28 PM

Thank you, Janice :)

Lewis Raynes

September 12, 2018 at 1:06 PM

Clear , a nice read

Charles Messina

September 12, 2018 at 6:28 PM

Thank you, Lewis. much appreciate your visit.

Silent One

September 12, 2018 at 7:57 AM

You expressed it so well...

Charles Messina

September 12, 2018 at 6:29 PM

Thank you, SO. Much appreciated.

Lyric Man

September 11, 2018 at 10:55 PM

Love your nature Haiku.. I have many squirrels on my lawns as well. I have trained a few of them to eat a peanut out of my hand!

Charles Messina

September 12, 2018 at 6:32 PM

Isn't that the best. That's a wonderful thing to let them gain trust in us. Thanks, LM

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 10, 2018 at 12:11 AM

- Picture complete, well done Charlie - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charles Messina

September 10, 2018 at 9:09 AM

Thank you, Anne-lise :) Hugs // Charlie

CayCay Godwin

September 9, 2018 at 8:06 PM

Ohhhhhhh, is that what the contest means for us to do? I need to compare your accomplishment to the directions and see if understanding dawns! I enjoyed your frisky Haiku and the insight was merely a bonus. Good write! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Charles Messina

September 10, 2018 at 9:10 AM

Yes, I had to research this myself lol Thank you CayCAy, Good luck with this and best wishes for a win in the contest. Hugs...Charlie

Darlene De Beaulieu

September 9, 2018 at 5:26 PM

Hello Charles Messina, I have always wondered about the squirrels, they gather their nuts, why? they do not sleep all through the winter.To me this is a mystery. Have a nice evening my friend.

Charles Messina

September 10, 2018 at 9:13 AM

Food sources are scarce in the deep of winter, why they don not sleep through the winter is a mystery. Thank you my dear friend Darlene.

Brandy Nicole

September 8, 2018 at 9:47 PM

Yes, to squirrels- acorns are hidden treasures, even when in plain sight. :) There are so many beautiful moments in nature. Surrounding many of God's little creatures. You have captured it all Charlie. ~ Brandy

Charles Messina

September 10, 2018 at 9:18 AM

Thank you Brandy. You are right, there are so many beautiful moments in nature. My life has been full of nature and I wouldn't trade it in for almost anything..lol Charlie

Susan Ashley

September 8, 2018 at 10:55 AM

I delight in the lovely purity of your haiku, Charlie. I love Nature (..love squirrel watching, esp. when playing.. ) and I love your poem. Fantastic imagery! Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan

Charles Messina

September 10, 2018 at 9:21 AM

Thank you so much my dear friend Susan. I adore nature as well. How boring life might be without it. Warmest wishes.. ~Charlie