She was slumbering, peacefully, for a long, long time. Will she open her eyes? Not yet. She was fine for the autumn, turning this way and that, making herself more comfortable. Then it turned to the wintery time. It was darker and colder, frigid and stark. She hunkered down, keeping herself warm, as she delved down. Slowly, slowly the winter passed, and suddenly… it was spring! She opened her eyes and looked out.
hey, little squirrel
lovely to see you again
here’s some nuts; enjoy!
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Squirrels take all sorts of things for their nests, including bits of newspaper and magazines. It kind of reminded me about this photo, so I used it for my prose/poem.
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Image credit: Стас Кадрулев @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a woman, her head resting in an aperture of a rock. Her eyes are closed and she appears to be sleeping.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #278 photo prompt
luna's on line 
Second poem today that referenced squirrels. Maybe it’s an omen…..
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Ah ha, interesting… what naughty (and lovely) little squirrels are up to many things!
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Wonderful ♥️
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Thank you!
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Excellent take, Chris.
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Thanks so much, Nick!
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was not snotty nor snooty
just at rest
and in need
of some stimuli
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Getting better and better each day (at least for those who are from the northern hemisphere). Yay, spring, lots to do!
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I love this Chris, nice one!
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Aww, thanks Keith!
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I enjoyed your lovely take Chris. Squirrels 🐿️ are so industrious and clever. Thanks for joining in.
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So glad that you liked that, Sadje. It was a bit left field though!😉
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It’s all about what “you” see. And that’s the beauty of human imagination
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What a lovely poem of surviving the seasons. We have a squirrel in the woods who made her nest using a ready salted crisp packet. it was amazing how she wove it into the twigs way up in the tree.
Well done, Chris.
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Glad that you liked that, Mason. I know a lot about squirrels since there are all around our neighbourhood. Interesting they don’t need to sleep since it’s never too cold and there is still enough food for them in South Africa.
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Those will happy squirrels not needing to sleep for weeks at a time to avoid the cold.
I always wanted to go to South Africa. I even created a story around Craddock and the Karoo national park once.
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Yay!!
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Soothing and delightful, Chris.
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Excellent! We need plenty of nice and happy things at the moment.
(and don’t mention him)
Thanks, Dave!
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“He Who Must Not Be Named”!
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I love the symbolism my mind created: Tossing and turning in a cold home until comfy covers warm you up to a toasty home. – Bring on the coffee…and a new day/ season! Nice one Chris.
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Aww that’s a lovely thought, Darnell! Plus, of course, it’s coffee time for me just now.☕
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I love it! Oh, for spring to come again . . .
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I’m hoping for you… bring it on!🌷
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We’ve had some meltage this week.
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Lovely, Chris! I love squirrels.😊
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Aww, I’m so pleased, Punam!🐿️
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🧡
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This is such a creative and beautiful take on this image prompt! 💞💚
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Thank you so much, Shreya!☺️
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Nice take Chris.
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Thanks Di!
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this made me smile as I’ve spent the day watching squirrels dig up my lawn…
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Ha ha, naughty squirrels (munch, munch).
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Love this
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Thanks a lot!
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Beautiful words in rhyme! Yet, where is the prince’s kiss?! 😉😅💖🤙🌹
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Maybe soon little squirrel. Although she’s a bit picky at the moment. 🐿️🧡😉
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Cute poem, Cris! I often have up to nine squirrels around my bird feeders. they are so acrobatic and comical to watch. They often climb the screen on the lanai and peer in at me.
Cheryl Batavia
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Oh what fun! And that’s a lot of squirrels. Thanks, Cheryl☺️
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A lovely poem, Chris. And what fun inspiration!
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Thank you so much, Diana!
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[…] Chris; Sleeping Beauty […]
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Squirrels can be entertaining and annoying. I think I’ve finally worked out how the birdies and squirrels can co exist in my yard. The squirrel have their own feeders – even though they still try to raid the birds food!
I like your ‘fairy’ tail…
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Aww, thanks so much, Jules. And yes, pesky squirrels – chasing up and down just now!
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