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Sassy Squirrel and the Ides of March
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Sassy Squirrel and the Ides of March |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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The ides of March bring blustery beginnings, as Sassy squirrel snuggles away in a tree-hole den to await the next generation. Meanwhile, three recent adventurous litter-mates scamper and scurry tree-to-tree, run across power and telephone lines chasing each other’s tails, resembling mischievous kittens. Squirrel gestation lasts about six weeks. Newborns are naked, fur-less and toothless, eyes and ears closed, then nursed by mommy for three months before learning the fine art of how to pester humans and their domestic pets. I challenge anyone bored with the rigors of life to take up the hobby of squirrel watching. When the ides of March bluster, grab your binoculars and have some fun! What have you got to lose but the blues? |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Midnitesun, This is very good work. I too like squirrels. I never stand for anyone describing them as rats with bushy tails. No way. Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Love this poem! When I was a little girl, I used to draw pictures of them for I was an avid "squirrel-watcher" ~ until one fateful day. I was about 10 years old and was walking down the elm-lined lane where my grandmother lived. Squirrels were scampering about and I enjoyed watching their playful shenanigans ~ until one chased me and bit a chunk out of my leg! I left a trail of blood all the way to my grandmother's house. After that horrifying incident, I drew squirrels with vampire teeth!  I'm over the trauma of it now, and am back to being a squirrel-watcher, once again! A delightful write, Kacy! Love & Squirrel De-Light! Linda  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yo, Bobby, thank you for that reply! I still have guilty feelings about ending the life of one incredibly mischievous squirrel in Alaska, who kept ripping off the window screen, entering my cabin, then eating holes through bread, stealing peanuts, and harassing my Peruvian guinea pig and floppy eared rabbit! ~sigh~ not to mention s)he chewed through the phone wire. A carpenter friend 'dispatched' the "pest"; then I had nightmares for weeks over that one episode. Needless to say, as a long-time vegetarian, my guilt feelings were doubled by the knowledge that I allowed someone to take a life on my behalf, when my survival wasn't really threatened. Sassy benefits from this desire to foster a no-kill attitude. Yo, Linda! Happy to have another squirrel-watcher aboard! Thanks for your anecdote! Glad it didn't deter you from enjoying them. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I love little fury creature like that Myself!  They are just so adorable! ARCTIC WIND |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I've never had the chance to know a squirrel intimately. Gophers yes. Squirrels no, but I think they would make adorable creatures to have in one's back yard. Joyce |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
A Beautiful poem with all those lovely replies. enjoyed And  and |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
I live in a little old railway cottage which backs onto the mainline between Liverpool & Manchester. Every morning a grey squirrel runs along the fence & eats the food we put out on the bird table...this has been happening for years, not the same guy I'm sure but Rhiannon thinks it is. When she was around 3 years old she could never pronounce the name & to this day calls them Quirrels! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Arctic, LadyT, Joyce, and John...thank you for spending a moment with Sassy! I love these anecdotes and comments! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine nature (and spring-anticipation) 'write!' I am especially fond of: "...before learning the fine art of how to pester humans and their domestic pets(!)" applause!! |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
Midnitesun, this is just pure delight to read! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I like Sassy Squirrel, cute story. Ida |
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