Cheeky Squirrels

 a quick glimpse of a fluffy tail

flickering amongst the trees 

scurrying up and down trunks

scampering through the leaves

these sweet innocent creatures

are not all that they appear!

they`re mischievously cheeky

and trouble when they`re near

watching their playful romping

searching for their winter hoard

burying them yet forgetting where

there`s plenty of nuts to be stored

as nature dresses up for autumn

these cheeky squirrels do not care

for each day is filled with playtime

as they race around everywhere!

(C) Lissie Bull 2024