Hugs and Kisses for the Nieces   

Along the Squirrel Trail  

The baby squirrels have left their nest

To run and chase along the trail.

They do not even stop to rest.

They chase their older brother’s tail!


They roll and tumble in a ball

While Mama warns

“Look out! Don’t fall!”


When they are scared they sit quite still

While Mom calls out with her shrill

Call to warn to hide and cover

Until the passing danger is over.


Is it a hawk, a dog, a cat?

Or a bigger animal than that

To snatch a squirrel for it’s lunch

And leave one less baby in the bunch?


Be safe little squirrel

And stay close to Mom!

Come eat an acorn

Here in the sun!


An excerpt from Where the Red Tailed Hawk Flies :“Hugs and Kisses for my Nieces”
Copyright 2000 by Gabriella Graham/Red Tailed Hawk Publishing