Squirrels

Swinging through the trees,
Gathering nuts for winter,
Life is not a breeze.

Written by Brenda Meier-Hans
2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Song Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 9:40 PM
A cartoonesque haiku! What a great depiction of the struggle for food!
Dietrich Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 10:57 PM
Oh, I love your ending line. I think I did one on squirrels this year too. Wonderful.
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Thanks Andrea
Petersen Potter Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 4:22 PM
Very nicely penned Brenda! Love your haiku and the pretty pic too! ;) Hugs! Love peace and light! xxxx D.
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Thanks Dorian
Thajudeen Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 5:54 AM
Pretty lines.
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 9:03 AM
Thanks.
Allison Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 3:28 AM
Perfect haiku Brenda:-) Hugs Jan xx The issue I have is the pic needs to be a red squirrel not a grey tree rat lol
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 9:02 AM
Oh my Jan, Canadian squirrels com in many colors.
Yvonne Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 9:37 PM
Love the photograph.
Yvonne Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 9:36 PM
WoW one of the best I have ever read. I am such a big fan of your poetry. Another touch of brilliance.
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 9:55 PM
You are so kind Maurice. I am always honoured when someone enjoys reading my poetry. Thank you.
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