The Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder
He fills the feeder
with black oil sunflower seeds,
nuts, thistle, and fruit,
because he likes birds
and how they share seed around
the winter table.
The finches and jays
roost with nuthatches to snack––
but squirrels climb up
the iron pole, hang
upside down, contort to steal
seed with teensy claws,
to munch their fill of
Papa’s special blend. He grabs
his gun and shoots once,
popping the squirrel
off the feeder, and again
nailing the other.
He eases back down
into his chair, cocks an ear,
and watches the birds.
Kim King©2015
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