Surprise!

I had my morning coffee with a squirrel

and thought about Emily Dickenson and

Beatrix Potter with their squirrels.

Ours played beneath the corner bench

scrubbing through mulch,

intent on finding some yummy thing.

For one moment I turned my back,

set down my coffee and the last of my toast.

Ohhhh that mischievous neighbor!

But I should have known.

Wonder who enjoyed more

the crispy crunch,

the seeds and grains?

I decided that I did,

for mine was topped with

delightful entertainment,

joy and laughter.