SQUIRRELLY
We climb to earth, upside down, heads first, tails up, bushy and last – like a flag proclaiming its territory, here, coming, watch! as our feet touch the earth, and we’re dashing, bounding, nearly bouncing, but softly, so lightly you could be forgiven for thinking we’re hovering, resplendently, traveling the the air’s currents across the lawn, then bam, up up another tree, mouths first, acorns as proud heralds.
I enjoy this poem so much. As the owner of a squirrel-obsessed dog, I spend much time observing squirrels. I love how balletic you make them here. And their tails really are like flags.
So good.
Thank you so much! I also seem to spend a lot of time observing squirrels!