Brownsea Island, Dorset

Brownsea Island, Dorset

A Poem by emmajoygreen

'Brownsea Island is a very special place. It is one of the few places left in the UK where you can catch a glimpse of a red squirrel. We estimate that 250 of these 

iconic creatures live on the island and are often seen scampering up and down the

trees gathering and devouring nuts.

Look you ever romping, m' darlings

life's a bonny holiday near a drey 

often hidden but home

Life this past year was awkward

weather erratic as was scatter

an' skittle by you..

Visitors travel safely by ferry to 

see you in a stronghold with

with ' sea-moat' protection 

Here you are safe from your foes,

those grey devils, a force aiming

to destroy you sans discretion  

The views of your play at pleasure,

the sound of your click clicker clack

make for chuckles 

A visit's gentility is a memory, a

return marked up in a diary, a

love affair with nature so near

Reviews

[Lorry]

I just mentioned the scarcity of red squirrels the other day (think it was Nev's post)
Used to see them all the time and hum the mission impossible them at their acrobatics.
And now I've got an earworm of ...guess what?
This review will self destruct in 5.... 4.... 3 😁

[Sami Khalil]

Protection we must of endangered species; we must provide their sanctuary with all the help needed even tossing their favorite acorns to feed them properly. In Alabama, it flows with different types of squirrels; I watch them along with them competing with birds at my two large bird feeders. I have plenty of chipmunks, too.
Glad you are raising our awareness Emmajoygreen.

[Coyote Poetry]

Here in Michigan. We have black squirrels, brown squirrels, grey squirrel and the red squirrel. I was told once. Someone brought them to Michigan. I feed the squirrels in the neighborhood peanuts. Year around. The big brown ones will knock on your door for more peanuts. I enjoyed your tale. Good to fall into the beauty of nature dear Emma. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote