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Squirrel with a Bicycle

A fish without a bicycle, 
a squirrel without a tree -
these are the things
that trouble me. 

They make me chew my fingers
and give me such a fright. 
These are the very things
that keep me up at night.

A fish without a bicycle, 
a squirrel without a tree - 
These are the things
I hope I never see.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/28/2025 4:29:00 PM

I loved and appreciated the light humor in your words. I needed lightness today. Thank you, Sara

David Crandall
Date: 7/29/2025 6:35:00 PM

Glad to give a break!

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/28/2025 3:03:00 AM

Dependency and the organic structure of things are essential themes in your excellent poem, David. It offers a humorous yet moving study of the ridiculousness of a squirrel without a tree and a fish without a bicycle, implying that some things have innate needs and relationships that cause them to suffer when they are disturbed.

David Crandall
Date: 7/29/2025 6:35:00 PM

Thanks, Sotto Poet!

David Crandall
Date: 7/29/2025 6:34:00 PM

Thanks, Sotto Poet!