Greetings everyone! Mish here bringing you “Open Link Night”, a chance to share ONE poem with your fellow poets in the pub. There is no specific theme or form required. Feel free to write in response to a prompt you may have missed this week.

Fall has made its debut here in southern Ontario, and as usual, the change at first is quite subtle. Summer still peeks in from time to time. Soon the leaves will dazzle in spectacular shades – burgundy, brown, golden yellow, neon orange, purple and scarlet red…. before taking the plunge. The air picks up a chill that prepares us for winter. Green will fade as we choose the best weekend to do our final grass cutting and storage of all things summery. We might have just finished the last of our canning of pickles and tomatoes before they shrivel on the vine. Many are already adorning their porches with pumpkins, and Thanksgiving decorations.

Now of course the squirrels are busier than ever hoarding nuts and hiding them underground. A lady across the street from us regularly feeds them peanuts and large walnuts in the shell. Every day they cross the street (without looking) carrying their stash to our treed yard, their preferred place of residence. What I find most interesting is their struggle to decide whether to eat their little treasures right away or to bury them for tougher times. Actually I find squirrel behaviour quite interesting and comical in general. A few photos to prove my point…..

Is your muse feeling a bit squirrelly? Let’s scamper off and write a poem!

Here’s how to join in:

• Write a poem on your blog or website.
• Click on Mr. Linky below to add your name and direct url to your poem.
• Add a link for dVerse on your page so others can find us.
• Visit your fellow poets on the list to read their poems and comment.
• Pull up a seat at the pub to say hello.
• Enjoy!