Friday, January 19, 2018

Hug a Squirrel

   Sunday, January 21 is National Hugging Day and Squirrel Appreciation Day. Pierre has written another poem in honor of this double howliday.
White Westie dog leaning on tree
Oh bushy-tailed squirrel up in our tree
I see you throwing nuts at me.
You try to sneak from branch to trunk
Get on the ground you furry punk.
As we celebrate a day meant for hugs
And feign appreciation at your squirrely mugs
I must admit enjoying when we chase like the breeze
So you really deserve a Westie squeeze…
Around your neck with my tiny paws.
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3. Watching a movie snuggled up on the couch with Skipper and the boys is my ideal winter night.
4. Coffee and donuts.
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29 comments :

  1. that is a super poem... I never saw a squirrel, but maybe if I say your poem next to a tree one of that tasty snacks will appear?

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    1. Squirrels are very vain creatures and if you compliment, they will appear BOL!

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  2. Squirrel Appreciation Day will never happen here. Darn tree rats but I love your poem, Pierre! Chips and hot sauce is making mom think nachos and boy, does she ever love nachos!

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    1. Pierre is hoping to hug at least one squirrel this weekend.

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  3. It is a lot of nerve dedicating a day to tree rats. I'll be sharing my opinion on Monday. Grrr... Happy weekend!

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    1. We thought it was pretty ironic that Hug Day & Squirrel Day coincided! BOL!

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  4. Pierre that poem is hilarious...absolutely!! We loved: Get on the ground you furry punk.
    Hugs from furry Madi

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    1. That was my favorite line too. I don't think the squirrels appreciated it because none of them have come down the tree for a hug. Sigh...

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  5. Yup! I appreciate squirrels … in my dinner bowl!

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  6. What a great poem, we would like to hug some squirrels around here too.

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    1. Pierre's poetry always comes from his heart and usually include taking out a squirrel or two. BOL!

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  7. That's one pawfect poem, in rhyme and sentiment. 🐿

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    1. That you so much. I should write a squirrel poetry book for puppies to read at bedtime. Your Poet Pal, Pierre

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  8. Was that 'around your neck with my tiny paws' meant to be jaws? Love the poem. We don't have squirrels, but we think we'd like to hug them, too.

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    1. Squirrels are perfect for chasing but they bark back and throw acorns at us. LOL!

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  9. Pawfect poem Pierre!
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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    1. Thanks so much! I hope it lures some squirrels into my yard.

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  10. Coffee and donuts! Yes, please.... Great poem, P. I have a feeling Hugging Day is not meant for neck "hugs." *gulp*

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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    1. Thanks so much! Mom loves Southern Maid Donuts. It is a local chain but the only place Elvis ever did a commercial for and they are fantastic!

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  11. Hmmm....so you've gotten the mole, but not the squirrel yet, huh, Pierre? ;)
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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    1. I have actually caught several squirrels but they are stupid fast at climbing trees. BOL!

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  12. Pierre, we'd bet you love to "hug" a squirrel. Great poem!

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    1. Thanks! I love to write prose about our tree rats.

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  13. I love your poem :) And thanks to your mom for completing the fill-ins, great answers. Coffee and donuts do go well together and so do chips and hot sauce :) Have a nice weekend! XO

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    1. Thanks! I love donuts and coffee but will seriously eat chips and hot sauce until I can't breath. LOL!

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  14. What a wonderful photo!!!

    My niece introduced me to Ebates and I had a blast (and made some $) this holiday season!

    Oh, and PS - I looove chips!

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    1. Thanks! My daughter-in-law introduced me to Ebates and I LOVE saving money and getting refund checks. Chips and hot sauce are my weakness.

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  15. Great poem I hope you got to hug a squirrel.

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