This morning I went to my outdoor table
under the shade of a wide-leafed tree
Beautiful moment for coffee and air
Time to breathe at the start of the day
Two young crows were dining already
And a watchful, quick red squirrel
‘We better leave’ they decided together
‘Here’s the asshole human’
Crows flew left
and the squirrel jumped right
Up to a fence top and out of sight
I wish they could have stayed for a visit
We’d chatter about acorns, skunks and snails
Tomorrow I’ll bring them some nuts and an apple
There might be something we have to say