Natasha L Scragg Poet Rhyme

Shape-Shifting Squirrel

If I was your Squirrel
I'd employ my unique style
To bring you joy and entertainment
And find ways to make you smile.

I would skip around you playfully
Just to make you giggle
Which would trigger my transformation 
With a hyperactive wiggle.

As with many amongst Squirrel kind,
You'll see my hair is red.
And just like my tail
I've a frizzy, bushy head.

I'd offer friendly company
And a listening ear.
Help to ease the bordem you might feel
Through insomnia.

I'd show you all the places
We Squirrels like to forage.
I'd tour you through the danger zones
Where we need our courage.

When shifting back to squirrelness 
I may scurry back to my den.
But my Squirrel sense remains alert
To your need for me again.

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Constance La France April 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM Natasha, your poem is delightful, we have lots of squirrels around my apartment building, they climb the brick walls and sit on our window sills, or balcony railings and tease the cats inside with their swishing tails~ Natasha L Scragg April 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM Thank You Constance :-D xx

Eve Roper April 1, 2026 at 8:22 AM how cute, and nice challenge for the contest. Natasha L Scragg April 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM Thank you :-D

Christina Chircop March 29, 2026 at 5:14 AM Love the playful tone! Congratulations on POTW! :) Natasha L Scragg March 30, 2026 at 4:48 AM Thanks Christina. Just took the notion to write something thats different for me. Hopefully engage fellow soup members with the cheer and fun I hope it inspires ;)

Robert James Liguori March 25, 2026 at 9:24 AM Congratulations on POTW! Great poem!!! Natasha L Scragg March 26, 2026 at 3:01 AM Thanks Robert :-D sending best wishes. ;)

Constance La France March 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM Natashia, wonderfully penned poem and congratulations on receiving the POTW honor ~ Natasha L Scragg March 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM Thanks Constance. I was a lovely surprise and honour. :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 23, 2026 at 11:41 AM Dear Natasha, Congrats on POTW! The idea of touring "danger zones" adds a nice layer of stakes even a lighthearted connection requires a certain amount of grit to maintain. Spring Blessings, Daniel Natasha L Scragg March 23, 2026 at 4:38 PM Thanks Daniel. Yes, I always like to try to balance it a bit. Season the poem with different feels but nothing too overwhelming in any one area. :)

Karen Jones March 23, 2026 at 2:48 AM Well done Natasha as this is creative and engaging meeting the contest requirements with delightful ease. Congratulations on your potw status! Natasha L Scragg March 23, 2026 at 6:04 AM Thanks Karen. It was a fun light hearted write. Glad it makes ones smile xx

I Am Anaya March 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM Congratulations on your Poem Of The Week, Natasha! You had me at the title, smiles~ Natasha L Scragg March 23, 2026 at 6:03 AM Thanks Anaya :-D Just wanted to offer something light hearted and cheerful. Glad it achieved this effect for our fellow soupers :-)

Brandy Nicole March 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM Your thoughts bring a smile, Natasha. : ) So wonderful to know that your ' squirrel sense remains alert. ' Nice knowing you'll always be here, in some way. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. : ) Hugs, Brandy Natasha L Scragg March 22, 2026 at 4:22 PM Thank you Brandy, was a lovely surprise to find today. All the best xx

Paula Goldsmith March 22, 2026 at 8:32 AM Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your fun/creative "Shape-Shifting Squirrel" write. Have a blessed day/week with your win............... Natasha L Scragg March 22, 2026 at 4:21 PM Thank you Paula xx

Tania Kitchin March 22, 2026 at 5:26 AM Natasha, a fun and wonderfully penned poem. Congratulations on POTW. Natasha L Scragg March 22, 2026 at 8:16 AM Thank you Tania. Lovely privilege and surprise to have been selected xx

Tom Cunningham March 22, 2026 at 5:03 AM Back with congratulations to you Natasha on this week's POTW honour. Tom Natasha L Scragg March 22, 2026 at 8:17 AM Thank you Tom, it is a lovely surprise and privilege. :)

sara Etgen-Baker March 22, 2026 at 4:56 AM a delightful, cute poem....squirrels are fun to have around until one decides to take residence in one's attic. sigh. Still congrats on your POTW designation. Natasha L Scragg March 22, 2026 at 8:17 AM Thank you Sara. Was a lovely end to this week. :)

Beryl Edmonds March 22, 2026 at 3:49 AM An delightful poem Natasha. Congratulations on having received Poem of the Week… Beryl Natasha L Scragg March 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM Thank you Beryl. An honour and a privilege to have been selected :)

Andrea Dietrich March 19, 2026 at 9:17 AM This is adorable, Natasha. Squirrels are fun to watch. I saw black ones in Arkansas. So interesting Natasha L Scragg March 19, 2026 at 1:52 PM Thanks Andrea. Cool I never knew there were black ones. I only knew of grey and red ones xx

Tom Cunningham March 19, 2026 at 8:07 AM Love your interpretation of being a squirrel Natasha. We only have grey ones here, they're cute to watch though. Saw reds in Scotland a few years ago but the greys are becoming the dominant species. Tom Natasha L Scragg March 19, 2026 at 1:53 PM Thanks Tom. Was fun to write. They are cute to watch and so fast moving. Funny nature too :)

the barefoot bard March 18, 2026 at 4:46 PM Natasha L Scragg March 19, 2026 at 3:33 AM :-D the barefoot bard March 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM Lovely stuff !!! blessings Douglas