Squirrels

Tourists gathered ‘round a tree, With cell phone cameras out, Are not impressed by daffodils Or tulips soon to sprout. They’re focused on a squirrel Which, to jaded local eyes, Wouldn’t rate a second glance But somehow seems to tantalize. For in many other places, Squirrels simply don’t exist; With their bushy tails and antics, How could visitors resist? Back when I was just a child, An acquaintance pulled one’s tail And was bitten rather badly; Now a scar he could unveil. Squirrels also raid the feeders And deprive the birds of seed. They’ll outsmart all the deterrents With their cleverness and greed. So let tourists take their photos Of these rodents oh, so cute. To New Yorkers, their attraction Is a subject of dispute.

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Vera Duggan

Date: 5/2/2015 1:09:00 AM

Ah Squirrels so cute, we don't get them over here which is a shame, I remember seeing them in England, in fact my Uncle has a home in Kent and they used to scramble up the trees in his back garden, a real pleasure to watch, thank you for sharing this lovely little piece with us, take care my dear, by the way how is that grandchild of yours, hope you are enjoying................Vera.................

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/28/2015 5:24:00 PM

Oh, yes, I see squirrels rarely where I am but we all go nuts seeing them anywhere, and chipmunks too, so small and cute in the mountains. STill waiting for that book of yours with its homespun charm.

Robert Johnson

Date: 4/27/2015 8:57:00 PM

They nest up in the attic. Chewing wires, causing static. They run around and bury nuts as if it's automatic. As long as they are fun to watch, we'll probably tolerate. But when they start to damage things, we tend to get irate.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/27/2015 5:50:00 PM

G'day Ilene... no squirrels here either, but silver-grey possums instead that tend to live in roof cavities and eat flower buds etc. Thank you Ilene for an informative poem on these little devils. Lindsay

Jan Allison

Date: 4/27/2015 4:06:00 PM

we don't have any on our Island or badgers or foxes Ilene - enjoyed your descriptive write:-) Hugs Jan xx