Acorn

As I was headed home, a squirrel

Passed me going south.

I noticed him because he had

An acorn in his mouth.

 

Since winter’s not approaching,

I am curious to know

If squirrels still amass a stash

For when supplies run low.

 

Or was that nut for dinner

From his daily market run?

Or a late addition to a meal

His family’d just begun?

 

I have no way to ascertain

What’s stored within his nest

So, like many other mysteries,

I’ll give this one a rest.