Have you seen my little friend?
I call him nimble-feet
Because he moves so swift and fast
Is nimble – and discreet!
He runs away with all my nuts
And yet is never caught
His striped coat is ever bright
And clean – without a spot
He helps himself to all my things
Which I would never lend
And yet I cannot do without
My frisky squirrel-friend!
(C) Swapna Dutta
Word treasure
- nimble
- — able to move quickly and easily
- discreet
- — careful not to be noticed or seen
- frisky
- — playful, energetic, and lively
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Reproduced with permission. © Swapna Dutta
