Pika

Black is the color of the ground Which encircles the placid lake. Volcanic cinders now surround Desolate earth formed by raging quake. Large rocks, silhouettes on the shore, Provide shelter for small critters. A place for winter's yearly store. A place where pikas raise their litters Lassen Park, a home for pikas Who run around all summer long Gathering supplies as fast as The warm rays of the sun remain strong. The extensive snows of winter Trap the pikas safe in the den, Where stored food is now their center. When snow melts, an escape will open. Though forced beneath the rocks to dwell, The pika plans his life quite well. *the pika is a very small lagomorph that is related to a rabbit.