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Occasionally,
Antonio
joins me for coffee.
He tells me
the most wondrous stories.
Sometimes,
I think he makes them up
for my benefit.
In any case
I am honored.
Have you ever worried
about squirrels in winter?
I see them climb over snowdrifts
with their bare paws —
they have no winter boots.
I see them stop
to tuck their tiny front paws
into their armpits
for warmth —
they have no mitts.
When it rains
I see them huddle
under trees,
they still get soaked —
they have no raincoats.
They have no pants,
no dresses, no hats,
no warm winter coats,
no shelter or fires
to warm their bodies.
Even the homeless men
whose beds are the sidewalk
have sleeping bags
to keep them warm.
Squirrels have nothing.
Still they remain cheery,
hopping about
gathering nuts,
Who knew
it was such a hard life
for squirrels in winter?
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calensariel said:
That is actually a very poignant post… Made me really think.
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Soul Gifts said:
Reblogged this on soulgifts – Telling Tales and commented:
I would like to share this poem from Gotta Find a Home blog. It provides a fitting ending to my I’m Hungry post from yesterday.
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Coffee With Lindsay said:
Sweet.
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Jessica Adam said:
Love this! 🙂
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javava2012 said:
Dennis, Squirrels in Winter is very insightful.
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