Cona Adams Poet Free verse

Open Handed Thief

The birdfeeder hung on a narrow limb,
away from deck rails, discouraging squirrels.

No problem for the little robber 
who raided the feeder day by day.
Repeatedly, he climbed onto a tender branch, 
inching forward until it bent, riding it down. 

Each trip, he leaned off and dropped freestyle, 
disappearing inside with only a furry tail visible.
He emerged with both cheeks bulging , 
and sunflower seeds scattering  below.
 
On a continuous march of palm-less thievery,
the brassy chipmunk mouthed his loot home, 
adding to his cache.

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Darlene Gifford November 9, 2014 at 11:38 AM I enjoyed learning about the adventurous chipmonk, Cona, the bird feeders worst enemy, I guess. They know how to get what they want and go after it! Like some people do! hope you keep writing about what you see on u-tube and other sources. Darlene Gifford November 9, 2014 at 1:07 PM That is an honor that I will cherish, Thanks, Cona Cona Adams November 9, 2014 at 12:42 PM Thank you, Darlene. I certainly enjoy reading your poems. You have a wonderful, easy flow, so natural. I've picked you as one of my favs.

Dorian Petersen Potter November 8, 2014 at 6:35 PM Excellent story told here Cona. :) love and hugs! Xxxx D. Cona Adams November 9, 2014 at 5:52 AM Thank you, Dorian. Chipmunks are simply the cutest little animals. They will actually eat rosebuds right off the rose bush. That story is in "Countdown," and "The last Rosebud." Animal antics give us much writing material. I love watching them on U-tube too.