There in a holly tree was a squirrel, straddled over a long vee shaped branch, all four paws holding on, head stretched out along the branch.
I have always viewed squirrels as the epitome of nervous animation, flitting about in constant movement … until today.
It was so still, that I thought it was dead. Nothing moved on it except the fine hairs on its tail disturbed by the gentle breeze.
I stood there every bit of 5 minutes and it did not move. I was fascinated.
I decided to write about this experience so I went for a tablet and pencil and returned to the window.
It was alive… it had changed position and settled down again to its totally relaxed state.
I swear I saw its eyes droop like a baby fighting sleep as its head started to slide down the branch.
It readjusted its paws and head then laid there … motionless again.
I watched for about 15 minutes peering through lace curtains so as not to make any sudden movements.
I would have to say that squirrel was in total comfort, felt absolutely no threat, relaxed in the cool shade and gentle breeze and gave me the treat of seeing such a busier than busy little animal relaxed, still and perfectly alive.
I actually felt a bit of serenity … witnessing this scene .. rarely seen..
©2007 Joyce E Coley
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