Return of the Groundhog
There's the Groundhog
sluggishly slinking up the cherry tree
checking out to see
if there are seeds in the feeder.
Just refilled he sees
then inches up cautious and higher
until he is level with the dish
sliding in position to snack.
Thought he was gone
since all my vegetation
had succumbed to his hunger
but he has returned.
Perhaps because
the hot dry summer
burned what little remained
and his hunger drew him here.
Little chubette he perches
securing his view
and satisfying his needs.
No point in chasing him now
though my pup
would enjoy the chase.
Let him be.
Copyright © Dm Babbit | Year Posted 2016
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