If I were a squirrel, how happy I’d be.

What joy I would feel while jumping from tree to tree.

Each branch I see would hold such possibilities.

I could climb higher if I chose that branch.

Over to the next tree would be a fun choice.

Yet again, there I see a more enticing branch

On that other much taller tree?

I have made my decision finally.

I will leap to that one with sure agility.

I steady my hind legs and ready them to go.

I launch my body right into the air.

Reach with my legs, engaging all four,

To land quite easily on my pre-picked point.

The humans I watch seem to think I’ll fall.

It is such fun to fool them all.

Just to amuse them I run straight down one tree,

I land on the ground with a rustle of leaves.

My speed and agility continue to assist me.

As I tear up the turf with my tiny little paws,

Straight up another tree I climb quite easily.

This is fun, but I can’t play all day!

For winter is quickly coming my way.

There is much work to do.

I must prepare for my winter very carefully.

My favorite Oak tree waits with my nest.

Now I must drop to the ground my carefully picked nuts.

The Humans below jump with a start,

For my nuts have fallen very close to where they stand.

Over they move to set their minds at ease.

They look at each other as if to say,

“If I didn’t know better,

I would think that darn squirrel was aiming at me.”

The next bunch of nuts I have ready to drop.

Before I let go I adjust just a tad.

I make sure that no branch will obstruct,

Their perfectly planned fall to hit the target I marked.

Away they go falling rapidly down,

To smack one silly human on the top of his crown!

“Damn, I was right! That darn squirrel was aiming at me!”

“I even think that chattering sound is him laughing at me!”

Off they run out of my way.

I am glad my plan worked,

For I have much to accomplish today!

Down to the ground I return after awhile.

I gathered my collection and stuffed my cheeks full.

Now I need to find the right spot,

To dig a secret hole and burry the whole lot.

My work is finally done for the day.

I wonder if tomorrow those humans

Will again come out to play?

OH YES!

If I were a squirrel, how happy I’d be.

I would run, work and play with grace and perfect agility!

If I were a squirrel, how happy I’d be!!!!