Hoist the Main Tail

A little captain’s cap

Fits on the squirrel’s head

Insignia in red

The S. S. Nut

Just room for one on board

More than a rodent raft

A sturdy sailing craft

An acorn hull

©2022 Annette Rochelle Aben

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26 responses to “Hoist the Main Tail

  1. So lovely, Annette!

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  2. Lyrical and whimsy combined – yet tells the accurate tail/tale of squirrely antics. Delightful 😀

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  3. Delightful bit of fun, Annette. Love it! 💕🙂

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  4. Haha! This is cute, Annette! I love it. 🙂

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  5. I love the whimsy! Delightful, Annette!

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  7. This is so cute❣️

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  8. Sis, this is cute as all get out! I’ve got one of those squirrelly guys over at my house! LOL! Bravo. ❤

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  10. How cute! It would be an excellent start to a children’s book!

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