DART TO DEATH

Why do squirrels stop in the middle of the road then turn around and run into approaching traffic?

He darted through the traffic maze
Without a single care.
He'd done it many times before...
A simple daily fare.

The way he stopped in middle stride
Was just perhaps the trick,
That did him in that early morn...
It almost made me sick.

I saw his tiny furry form
All stiff upon the ground...
With hollow eyes that could not see,
The danger all around.

My squirrely friend your fate was sealed
On highway one nineteen.
I wish you well in other worlds...
Where cars have never been.
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Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, those squirrels...i often debate...are they just that dumb, or daring heroes loving the risk...

seems they always dart the wrong way...here in southern illinois they are all over the road...those stiff ones....i feel for all the poor roadkill.

[Miss Sharon]

Indeed...they are not stupid because we have them in our backyard and it is amazing the creative ways they find to get into the bird's food! Thanks for joining in my silliness here Jacob. ~Sharon

[andrew mitchell]

Great write Sharon and they seem more clever on the Bugs Bunny show I heard Bugs was 75 last week too!!

[Miss Sharon]

Ahhhhhh! Thanks Andrew. You are most appreciated my friend. ~Sharon

[wordman]

poor ole wolly he got runed over i am sad

[Miss Sharon]

Boo-hoo...me too! Thanks for the read and nice review Ron.

[wordman]

you`re welcome