The squirrels haven't discovered our Condo development yet. We don't have enough large trees. But on this dreary morning I spotted one of The rodents on a limb just outside my Window, its gray coat blending in with the Tree, devoid of leaves. It groomed its fluffy tail. And I chuckled as I watched the critter Furiously scatch its tummy, Sympathizing because I get itchy too. The squirrel scampered down the Trunk and then back up lodging in a Crook, immobilized, sitting so still a Hunter wouldn't even be aware it was Hiding there. I stood and gazed, grateful to observe one of God's creatures up close. And I was glad for a few moments to be Distracted from this gray gloomy day. |