Crude Gratitude

Never trust a squirrel

Crude Gratitude

My Blue-tit box has provided me with another healthy clutch
This has become nature's annual event
A hidden camera gives me pleasure, I never ask for much
I look upon it as money so well spent

The Blue-tits have built their nest and have produced seven chicks
I view the little darlings every day
Unbeknown to me there appears to be something evil in the mix
They’ve gone; but they’re too small to fly away.

I was stunned, confused and saddened, this mystery must be solved
My senses tell me they have all been taken
Something in my head is telling me that a squirrel is involved
For his safety sake I hope that I'm mistaken.

I must beware of false conclusions so I will conduct some research
A squirrel shouldn’t have that attitude
I must find evidence to clear him, then my stomach gave a lurch
What a rotten way to show his gratitude.

It’s said that squirrels will eat eggs and small birds from the nest
This is based upon the evidence I found
I have given him nuts and protected him: I have done my level best
But from this day forth He’s on very dodgy ground!

Rod Broomham ©

Reviews

[kitty]

Nature at it's best my friend! After watching preditors doing their stuff I have come to the conclusion - cruel as it seems we have to be accepting of these facts. Wonderful write though. Bringing to light these cruel facts.

[matelotrod]

I know what you mean kitty, I also try to accept that all types of wildlife have to live and it is we humans who are out of sync. Missed you lately, I am beginning to wonder if I am going the right way about this site, hay ho I'll just keep trying. take care. Rod.

[kitty]

Sorry, my friend I too have been lacking. So much to do and so little time in which to do it all. Busier now that Christmas is near. I will be like the turkey if I am not careful> So many invites to dinners. They will have to truss me up and serve at one of the venues...no apple in the mouth, mind! Have a great week end!