Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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 May 2, 2015 at 1:09 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 April 28, 2015 at 5:24 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 April 27, 2015 at 8:57 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 April 27, 2015 at 5:50 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 April 27, 2015 at 4:06 PM we don't have any on our Island or badgers or foxes Ilene - enjoyed your descriptive write:-) Hugs Jan xx