Chasing squirrels

They raise attention,

about half past eight

each morning

scampering out of

their garden hideyholes

just to say hello

Finding a little

something to have for breakfast

or maybe luncheon

even when i can’t get out

i see them darting round the cul – de – sac

on a hunt for nuts

And when i can move my feet

i often see them round the street

ascending up a bush or tree

and i look at them – as they look at me