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Now That Leaves Blanket the Earth

Now that leaves blanket the earth
And the squirrels are scurrying
To store up for winter's dearth
Now that leaves blanket the earth
Value of tree nuts triple in worth
That's why the varmints are hurrying
Now that leaves blanket the earth
And the squirrels are scurrying.

written September 27, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/27/2021 10:52:00 PM I only saw a group of squirrels once in London. They are not allowed in Malta. I suppose they are not compatible in this concrete ugly island of ours. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/28/2021 8:08:00 AM Well, Victor, when all is said and done, they are rodents, and they can cause a lot of property damage if not controlled. Thanks for your comment.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 9/27/2021 9:30:00 PM The varmints are hurrying for sure! A squirrel fell out of a large oak at school and landed - deceased- where the kindergarteners always sit to wait for their parents to pick them up. Luckily a Daddy figured it out. I ran to get him a sack and he disposed of the carcass before the 5 and 6 year olds saw and began their funeral wails. This poem reminded me of that. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 9/27/2021 10:04:00 PM Oh my. You would've had a very sad bunch of kids if they had seen that dead squirrel. I'm saddened myself when something happens to one of those that plays around in my backyard. Last spring the feral cats got a whole bunch of the little ones.