Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Squirrelly Squirrel

I reckon you'll find this tale of romance less fact than fiction,
But please bear with me as I try to give it plausible depiction.
I was about half asleep, musin' on the patio the other day,
When my gaze settled on my ornamental iguana on display.

It reposes on a stump in my rock garden starin' back at me.
It looks so real you'd think it could scamper up my apple tree!
Nearby is a birdbath that caters to squirrels now and again.
(Those dudes have taken over my yard by eminent domain!)

A squirrel dropped by for a snort and after much twitchin' of tail,
Leapt to the stump from the bath, that innocent iguana to assail!
And I'll swear this to be true, he hopped on the iguana's back,
Assumin' a very romantic position that really took me aback!

He lay there awhile claspin' the iguana with his quiverin' feet.
(Peerin' with half-closed eyes I tried to appear discreet!)
Strangely, he glanced at me as if to say, "What shall I do?"
I thought, "Son, I'm not in a position to offer advice to you!"

That lothario fell asleep atop the iguana soakin' up the sun.
In that little tryst, 'twas obvious that the inanimate iguana won!
I pondered, "Should squirrels actually mate with iguanas,
Would not the jungles of Guyana be teeming with squanas?"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Tobey Hill June 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM :))))) BRILLIANT..Squanas :) I will never look at squirrels or iguanas the same again..I wonder one thing though, would a squana taste like chicken? Enjoy your day Bob..TAH

Mike Dailey June 6, 2011 at 9:24 AM Nice - I too have squirrel problems in my yard. I wrote a poem about squirrel mating season a while back. Maybe I ought to post it here on SP. Mike

Wilma Neels June 5, 2011 at 11:06 AM If ever I need a little smile and laughter, guess where I would lay my hat??? This is so cute Bob and I love this ;) hope your Sunday is a great one *hugs*

James Foulk June 5, 2011 at 9:03 AM this is at lest in the top ten of your comic poetry, you do have a gift for penning these poems. thank you for commenting on Brave Little campers.

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2011 at 11:23 PM I better fave this one before I forget!

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2011 at 11:19 PM wow, this is REALLY cute and clever, Robert. One of your best!! Too bad it was not entered in the animal/pet contest, but maybe you entered and won with something else? thanks for your comment on LIlah and for your pet story! LUv, Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire June 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM Oh, I can just picture this happening, Bob. How funny! Saw lots of iguanas in Key West, but no "squanas." LOL How easily that squirrel was fooled -- humping a fake iguana. You crack me up, Bob, and you really should publish a collection of your witty writes. Just posted my first new poem in over a week and it is nice to be writing again. Missed you while I was gone. Have a great weekend, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor June 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM Very humorous, my friend. To show you how exciting my life is, one of my most important jobs, on a daily basis, is chasing the squirrels off the bird feeder! Anyway, great write. Thanks for your comments on my recent postings, You guys have a super weekend. All the best. Ralphie