Ode To A Squirrel

[Gummiente]

Wrote this a couple years ago after whacking a squirrel while ridiing my Ural sidecar rig one day...

Ode To A Squirrel

I see you come up from the ditch
Tail twitching away
Frollicking about on the roadside
Your antics make me smile

You scamper out onto the road
And stop on the centerline
Mesmerised by something lying there
Oblivious to the rest of the world
As you inspect it

Suddenly you see me approaching
And pop up on your hind legs for a better look
Inquisitive, head cocked to one side
Front paws drawn up to your chest
Cute as hell

I slow down, unsure of your next move
You drop down on all fours
And head for the other side of the road
For a minute I think you'll be safe
But, no, you spin around as I get close
Then disappear under my bike as I pass

-thup!-

I feel the sidecar wheel rise
Ever so slightly
To mark your passing
Like someone lifting a butt cheek
To let loose a small fart

I look in the mirrors
And see you lying there
Flat on your back
Bereft of life
And I feel a pang of guilt

You stupid little bugger
What were you thinking
Say hi to Rocky for me
When you get to Squirrel Heaven

Gummiente - 2006

[iamgumby]

Cute! Got one for a ferrel hog? :p

[Jonez_z]

Haha.:D