Ode to a Squirrel
Most of my poems are from what can best be described as my "Blue Period", aka "The Dark Year of the Restless Soul".
Ode To a Squirrel
It sure looks like fun
Poised in the trees
Lord and master
Of all that you see
Seems like you always
Do as you please
Sometimes I wonder
Do you get fleas?
Flitting and flirting
From this limb to that
A gymnast, a tumbler
One great acrobat
You make all that danger
Look like old hat
Sometimes I wonder
Will you go Ker-Splat!
I could an actor
Or maybe an Earl
A millionaire rock star
Surrounded by girls
Of all the wild things
To do in this world
Some days I'd rather
Just be like that squirrel!
© 2018 Hal Gall
Comments
Hal Gall (author) from Bloomington, IN on March 07, 2018:
Squirrels are neat little animals, except when they trash the bird feeders! Thanks for the comments.
Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on March 06, 2018:
This is an amusing poem! I see squirrels very often where I live. The next time I see one—which may be as soon as tomorrow—I'll be thinking of your poem.
Hal Gall (author) from Bloomington, IN on March 06, 2018:
Thanks!
Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on March 06, 2018:
Such a pleasant read! The subject and form both inspire a happy mood.
Hal Gall (author) from Bloomington, IN on March 05, 2018:
I've been seeing them around more lately. Won't be long before the warm weather is here. Thanks for stopping by!
Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on March 05, 2018:
Oh, watching squirrels is a form of entertainment for me at the Cottage. I am so looking forward to seeing them again this Spring. This is so true of them.