Tangerine Riot

From the archives, and a bit off season :)

I buried tulip bulbs

this morning

beneath a bed of soil

in a terracotta container

only to find a grey squirrel

had got their first.

No doubt in the cruel months ahead

when he is hungry

and discovers his larder

empty of walnuts

he will become agitated

I don't wish to appear mean

but he has the whole length

of the garden and beyond

at his disposal

I have one container

in which I am planning

a tangerine riot in spring

In any case

he doesn't pay rent

Reviews

[Jade]

This is cute, I have a squirrel in my yard that is kinda picky. I give him peanut butter sandwiches. He loves them, but I ran out of peanut butter, so I threw him some nuts and he throws them at my door. So I went and bought peanut butter and made the little brat peanut butter sandwich. Enjoyed your write.

[Chris Shaw]

You made friends with your squirrel? That is cute. I never get to see mine, he just tresspasses when he thinks he will. Thank you for sharing.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

so April isn't the cruelest month? It's the month the squirrel looks for his stash of nuts and finds the eviction notice nailed to his hideout wall...great title.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Jacob. Aw that eviction notice :) Now I am starting to feel a little bit guilty.

read moreThanks Jacob. Aw that eviction notice :) Now I am starting to feel a little bit guilty.

Chris