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Imminent Danger

Pesky squirrels have come out to frolic
Their elders keeping a wary eye on
Feral cats perching on the redwood fence
To pounce upon the unsuspecting young
With sharp talons extended razor sharp
While their elders chatter warning signals
The younger ones prance through the fresh-mown grass
Ignoring the ever-present danger
They could dash up the huge sycamore tree
Into the safety of their birthing nest
The unheeding will miss the summer sun.

[Unrhymed Dizain]
written May 17, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Terry Miller Date: 5/18/2021 6:55:00 AM I loved this poem well written, well-described cats as predators is a subject I too explored in my poem "three fewer". Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/18/2021 9:07:00 AM We have loads of feral cats in our neighborhood. I can look out at any time and see them scouring the yards and edges of the fields for prey. I love cats. They are wonderful creatures, but they do love the hunt!

Sotto Poet Date: 5/17/2021 1:18:00 PM Sharply and colorfully described, It looks like the unrhymed disain is a good form; I will give it a try...Have a great evening, my friend Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/17/2021 7:04:00 PM Thanks so much, Lasaad. I had intended it to rhyme, but just got tired of reworking it.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/17/2021 11:51:00 AM - Squirrels are so cute ... keep the cat away, please - Described so vividly with your words, Milton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/17/2021 12:51:00 PM They are, indeed, Sunshine Smile. But, keep in mind they are rodents, and they can cause a lot of damage to a roof and attic! I do love watching them frolic, however.