Squirrel Time

What's the purpose of the tail
on the squirrel who's
practicing his Braille--
his body hidden by the tree
with only a tail visible
to me?

Sends he Morse code
with that appendage
to other varmints of his lineage,
that he's found a tree that's
rather fine, grace a' someone
who protects her Pine?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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March 24, 2009 at 1:46 PM
A choice opus. Yes, we feed many squirrels each day, haven't been able to count the exact number. About the tail....We have crows in a huge pine next door. Do you suppose the protruding tail is some sort of signal to the crows. Never thought about the squirrel's tail. I do believe the crows are aware of our many stray cats. Hummm? Love, daver
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