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THE ACORN BARON

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A vagrant squirrel navigates his kingdom of cracked asphalt~ Sudden rain slicked the park bench's peeling green paint as he rattled past, king of his grocery cart chariot ~ overflowing hull crammed with glossy brown treasure, each nut a testament to frantic, twitching hoarding. His beady eye judged a passing Labrador's indifference: Fool! Winter's coming, and my cart's already paid for.
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Delegans Avatar
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The imagery is so great with this. I loved the opening "A vagrant squirrel navigates his kingdom." Mad me laugh and appreciate the journey.
Hind Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is very sweet. I love all your lighthearted poetry.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
thank you...sometimes I need to write something light, for I'm too serious most of the time :-)
Gauthier Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Sweet... Did I ever mention you need to be writing children's story books?
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
thanks, and yes you did...I'm collecting material as we speak
Lawless Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
hope he didn't get the cart with the spinning squeaky wheel. An interesting write Sara. I too was chuckling as there are a few very busy squirrels competing in the acorn finals.
Kendrick Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Cute one. I got some chuckles from the lines. They say they gather them and then can't find them but their putting them here and there increases the chances of those acorns making a new plant. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us. Sara K
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
thanks for your upbeat comments, Sara K. I didn't know squirrels forget where they hide acorns...at least there's an upside for mother nature. Hugs, Sara
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