The Rabbit and the Squirrel
by Sandy Rochelle
The rabbit and the squirrel found
presents at their front door.
As they opened their finds a wisp
of smoke and clouds appeared.
A fairy spoke to them as she
waived her magic wand.
The rabbit asked the squirrel what
he was hoping for.
The squirrel said - 'an abundance
of food to nourish my body during the long winter
And a very fine home.'
He then asked the rabbit what he
wished for.
The rabbit smiled as only a rabbit
can.
'I wish for a safe place to live
in peace and happiness.
A warm spot in which to pray and
express my gratitude.
To be free to speak my mind and
express what is inside of me.
Not to be attached to anything
that I do not already have.'
The squirrel was embarrassed by
his need for material riches.
A tear fell from his eye as he
exchanged all he wished for
For what he already had.
* * * * *
Sandy Rochelle is a poet-actress
and filmmaker.
Her award winning film Silent
Journey is streaming on Culture Unplugged.
Dedicated to promoting films of
social and spiritual significance.
Sandy hosted and wrote the PBS
series 'On Our Own.'
Winner of the 'President's Award.'
Her publications include: Visions
International, Ekphrastic Review, Spillwords Press,
Every Day Writer, Backchannel
Journal, Amethyst Review, Moon Shadow Sanctuary Press,
Wild Word.
And others.
That damned squirrel drew a tear from my eye. Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteThis touched me in a gentle way. Thank you.
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