~ Furry Friends ~ Today I saw a squirrel Scampering through a tree The branches all around him Swaying in the breeze But he hung on tight Set his goals and his aims Never wavered from his path Just continued on with the same With confidence he scurried On up that tree I'm reminded of life And christianity I stand in awe Of the lessons learned From our little furry friends Whom we often spurn Mary Silva August, 2003