L Milton Hankins Poet Triolet

The Neighbor's Cats

The squirrels have disappeared from my backyard
Since the neighbor’s cats have invaded their domain,
And I am taking their sudden absence especially hard
The squirrels have disappeared from my backyard.
It appears that the culprits, the cats, cannot be barred
Complaining to their ditzy owner is all that remains
The squirrels have disappeared from my backyard,
Since the neighbor’s cats have invaded their domain.


May 23, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger May 25, 2021 at 1:11 PM Those cats must be killer cats; I have my own and I can testify they will kill squirrels. You need to get a dog; they are fun, loyal, cute, snuggly, they love you unconditionally and they will chase all cats out of their yard.

Edward Ibeh May 24, 2021 at 4:03 AM Love your triolet, Milt:-) Awesome imagery! So you like squirrels like that, huh? I remember feeding one Brazil nuts in my backyard years ago, and it started coming around every day expecting to be fed. Didn't realize squirrels were smart! I had to get a rodent repellent and it stopped coming, lol. L Milton Hankins May 24, 2021 at 7:48 AM Indeed, they can be pesky, Edward. I love to watch them frolic and play in my backyard, however, where they do no harm.