Sky of sunshine blue
Squirrel scratches bare tree bark
Icicles melting
©2023 Annette Rochelle Aben
Nest
Needs repair
Squirrels are busy
Carrying leaves through the trees
Build
Soon
Frost will come
And the winds with it
Yet all shall be warm and dry
Safe
©2022 Annette Rochelle Aben
Squirrels wait each day
When she comes out of her house
They know what’s coming
They need the nuts she gives them
She enjoys being needed
©2022 Annette Rochelle Aben
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
Three squirrely whirlies
Playing tag in the tree
Filled with joy, so carefree
Come, watch the fun
©2022 Annette Rochelle Aben