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Ode To a Squirrel

On a gray November day I watched a squirrel at his play. So nimbly around the tree his dance was lovely wild and free. Towards the sky on branches high with winged feet he seemed to fly. Poor earthbound me wished I could be as graceful as was he.

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Brian Mcclain

Date: 3/5/2016 4:37:00 PM

Hi Robin, As one squirrel poem writer to another, let me say well done. This is a delightful piece--as light and graceful as the li'l arboreal rodent it describes. Nice! Cheers, Brian

Tom Quigley

Date: 3/5/2016 3:17:00 PM

Lovely poem!

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 2/29/2016 2:38:00 PM

Real nice piece Robin, such interesting creatures, in fact some grey ones today in the country woods, well penned!

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/16/2009 6:51:00 PM

sweet one Robin! Love Debbie

James Foulk

Date: 12/18/2008 11:44:00 AM

love this one, will put it in my favorites. I have written a number of poems about squirres and this one you wrote is so warm and touching really enjoyed it.

Date: 12/13/2008 7:15:00 AM

What an uplifting poem with a wonderful message. Enjoyed this one. Thank you for your kind words regarding my poem. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Keep on writing! Karen

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/13/2008 6:56:00 AM

Simple, and totally delightful! Squirrels are zippy little critters... it wears me out just watching them! Well done Robin! Best wishes, Keith

Nigel Fawcett

Date: 12/13/2008 5:02:00 AM

While I was back in the UK I stayed with my sister and was watching the squirrels. She has lots of bird feeders but puts food out for the squirrels, which they disdainfully ignore, preferring instead to perform impossible circus tricks to get to the bird feeders. Great write. Love, Nigel

Michael Jordan

Date: 12/13/2008 4:35:00 AM

Hi Robin - The marvelous simplicity of this write truly shows the grace and splendor of the Squirrel - You did an outstanding Job of penning this poem - Robin I wish you a Very Merry Christmas and I hope your New Year will bring you many blessings - God Bless you hon, MJ

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/12/2008 12:21:00 PM

Love the simplicity in this write. How often I have been amazed at their agility wishing i could do the same! Well done! Love, Shar

John Rhinem

Date: 12/12/2008 7:03:00 AM

"Oh, but you are dear, "Beautiful Robin!"~Didn't you know? Your precious, and tender, and lovely words spell you out dear lady!~And how are you this morning? Wonderful I hope! You know what? I think of you as a gift from "God!"~Not only unto myself, but unto "Many!"~And "Your Light" seems to forever shine brighter, everyday unto me! And, "My Heart Has Come To Love You So Deeply~As Anyones Heart Should!"~"My Love To You Always Dear Lady, Forever, John!"~"Happy Holidays Robin!"~Bye:)

Maryam Jameela Haniff

Date: 12/12/2008 5:48:00 AM

lol cute one... thanx for reading my poems always Maryam

Juliane Thomas

Date: 12/12/2008 4:43:00 AM

We have about a zillion squirrels in our back yard, and now about six of them have moved into my attic. While I admire their playful grace and generally happy attitudes, I do wish they'd stop River Dancing in my ceiling! It's very distracting. lol Wonderful poem you wrote about them though. ~Juliane

Raul Moreno

Date: 12/11/2008 9:30:00 PM

Nice poem Robin, and I am glad you liked the poems. I didn't know how you'd receive them, but it turned out good in the end...Raul

Samantha Watts

Date: 12/11/2008 5:49:00 PM

hehe i like this Robin :) =D i like the first paragraph alot. thanks for commenting on my poem. justin is still in the hospital in bad condition but i visted yesterday and he was being his same goofy self so he should be okay