Wired

The lights went out; the power died.
We had to call Con Ed.
Three hours later, it was fixed
And this is what they said:

A squirrel on a wire outside
Decided he would chew it.
He took one bite and that was all
It took for him to do it.

The loss was 20 houses wide,
All due to foolish chomping.
That squirrel should have stuck to
Just his daily feats of romping.

Instead, our power up and died
And all because a squirrel fried.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wolf Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 4:46 PM
Couldn't agree more with Kevin Shaw … and how about that squirrel fried? They should serve fried squirrel for lunch at the Con Ed cafeteria... Ever hear Zach Brown Band's song, "A little chicken fried?" They could substitute fried squirrel for the chicken. ('Course, that would blow their song to bits). … Bottom line: Another enjoyable Ilene Bauer special! :) gw
Adams Avatar
October 22, 2018 at 2:30 PM
I feel sorry for the squirrel but at least it was quick! (I guess)...good pen and well rhymed!....(As always)...pat
Leffanta Avatar
October 20, 2018 at 2:08 PM
My son-in-law would do an happy dance upon reading your poem. I suggested he rename their home, "chez écureuil", although their huge oak tree basically serves as a café for hawks and owls. Another great write, Ilene! Aloha! Rico
Shaw Avatar
October 19, 2018 at 1:59 PM
A fun poem unless of course you're a squirrel, regards Kevin xx
Allison Avatar
October 19, 2018 at 1:47 PM
oh dear poor little squirrel ...but at least he won't be inconveniencing you again and hopefully his family will have learned a lesson! We don't have squirrels over here, nor do we have many overhead power lines either!:-) hugs Jan xx
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