The Black Squirrels of Michigan
Walking down the road
along Lake Michigan
watching while the lazy sun
slides down the sky
minutes before appearing to
plunge into blue waters
at the edge of the horizon;
The flowers and grass
making one last splash
of vivid color
before dark,
when a squirrel
dances across my path
dressed in sleek black fur,
Saturday night elegance
running up a tree trunk.
Published by Linda Louise Johnson
Linda Louise Johnson is an animal lover, crafter and hobbyist, graphic art afficionado and veteran writer. Her work has been featured on Associated Content, Yahoo! News, and eHow as well as in Poetry Garden,... View profile
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46 Comments
Post a CommentI grew up in Michigan with the black squirrels. They're soooo cute!!
There were black squirrels around campus back when I was in college. They were not as common as the red and gray squirrels, though. I think they're cute.
I love black squirrels. They remind me of chocolate caramels. What a cool topic for a poem!
I've never seen a black squirrel! Thanks for your wonderful point about private vs public schools on my homeschooling article.
In Arkansas, we have the Fox squirrels, gray squirrels, and black squirrels which I have heard some people say are a branch of the Fox squirrels. I have heard of a red suirrel but never seen one and don't know if they are a pet squirrel or if they grow wild in some places. Great Article!
Johnny
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That squirrel is cute!
Ooooh, good one. I don't think I've ever seen a black squirrel.
I've never seen a black squirrel. Cool picture.
I'll occasionally see black squirrels where I live too. I love watching squirrels. They used to come up and eat right out of our hands at the University of Chicago when I worked there (I'm sure they probably still do).