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animals, Buddhism, Christianity, compassion, empathy, homeless, kindness, nature, psychology, Sociology, unconditional love
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Occasionally,
Antonio
accompanies me for coffee.
He tells me
the most wondrous stories.
Sometimes,
I think he concocts them
for my benefit.
In any case
I am honored.
Have you ever worried
about squirrels in winter?
I see them clamber 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 park benches
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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