Goin' Nuts

Across the lawn and ‘round the tree
Pausing to look, “Where can it be?”
You hid it here or so you thought
But it’s not in your hiding spot

A flash of brown has caught your eye
And then you spot the guilty guy
You look about as if to say
“That bugger stole my nut away”

How dare he have the nerve to swipe
Your hard earned prize so sweet and ripe
But now you’re gonna make him pay
That dirty crook will rue this day

You stand up straight on tiny toes
He looks at you and off he goes
Right on his heels with bushy tail
He won’t escape, you’re on his trail

Round and round the tree you go
You start and stop, first fast then slow
Then up the tree right to the top
And down again without a stop

You peek around the trunk and then
The chase starts over once again
‘Til finally you claim your prize
Then hop away with sparkling eyes

You place your trophy in the ground
Warning your foe with chattered sound
“Best stay away, no “ifs” or “buts”
And keep your paws off of my nuts”

He looks at you then slinks away
But you know he’ll be back next day
This pesky guy is like no other
Because he is your little brother