out on the back porch
saw the mother squirrel
for the first time this year.
didn’t recognize her, they look the same.
in the center of the back yard
her back to me,
sitting up, chewing something.
i went way around right so as not to disturb.
around the pond,
then saw the frog.
the big one, on a lily pad,
watching me.
i said he was there
to meri on the other side,
who saw the red squirrel,
and went inside to get some nuts.
was soon feeding the squirrel
who i noticed was very pregnant
but stayed one foot near.
remembered us evidently.
both returnees from last year season.
as we fed nuts to the squirrel,
big frog made his noise,
wanting a little attention also.
Friday, June 04, 2010
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Thanks! Read and enjoyed. I'm glad the frogs, and now a wonderful squirrel, are providing you with inspiration. ~ Annie
Thanks, Annie.
The frogs live in our small pond right in the backyard here in this village, and are quite active during the summer months.
I don't know yet if this squirrel is wonderful, although she is quite calm around us, and for a squirrel, that is good start.
lovely and meditative..i'm a pregnant squirrel myself :)
Maggie May, I do believe that's the best kind of squirrel to be.
Enjoy this time; at times it can be difficult, but it does move right along, and someday will seem to have passed like the blinking of an eye.
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