Squirrel Talk

In the midst of the 
    asphalt homeland 
One does see 
   Some natural life at times 
As I sit on a bench 
    in a park 
on the Lower East Side 
   a squirrel comes by 
with a shining eye 
   This squirrel decides to approach me 
Hoping for a bite to eat 
His bushy tale is gleaming 
    and I am glad to see his bright eyes 
I become elated 
    So I watch the squirrel 
and feel a little guilty 
   that I haven't fed him 
Another day in the asphalt homeland 
Made a bit brighter 
   by a fellow traveler 
on this long journey 
   into the unknown
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
December 26, 2014 at 12:48 AM
this is a sweet one. I enjoy seeing little animals during my day!! yes, I had a lovely xmas with just a little of my family. Hope you enjoyed your day too. (yes, I know Heart of Gold. It's a good song, and in the 80's we lived nearby SF)
Kiser Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 2:00 PM
I love squirrels and the friendliest are campus and city squirrels. A charming pen.
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