Walking along the trail
pondering those who walked before,
awed at the beauty of the trees,
the sound of a woodpecker,
nature’s palate of colors spread
across her vast canvas.
Were they simply surviving
too busy to notice?
Squirrel scurrying across the trail
makes me jump;
my ancestors would have
brought it home as dinner.
It’s time for G-Man’s Friday Flash 55. Write a story in exactly 55 words, tell Mr. Know-It-All, and visit others.
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I’m pretty sure I’ve never eaten squirrel either. I’m happy to let them be my hiking companions. I love your beautiful photos.
What a lovely forest trail!
I had squirrel once, but it was in a soup with a lot of other things so I’m not sure how it tastes, besides gamey.
Pretty prose to go with a pretty image. Just sayin’ I’ve got a goat in my freezer now and I’d take a squirrel on my plate any day. 🙂
What does ‘On the hoof’ mean please?
Being a more or less veggie, not sure I could eat squirrel either. I suppose we eat anything if we’re hungry enough.
The pics are beautiful.
I prefer my steak on the hoof~up on their feet walking around. 🙂
My dogs would agree with your ancestors about the proper place for a squirrel, but they can’t catch ’em. They do have an all consuming hobby trying, especially in the fall when the acorns on the scrub oaks draw them to our property in droves. Loved your peaceful 55.
I love to think about who went before…………
I love your photographs and the pictures collage is beautiful . Life paths always fascinate me , past and present. Great 55, Teresa. I got to admit that rabbit taste really good…well, I am chinese after all. Do pardon me. Mine is here
Have you a TRULY BLESSED WEEKEND!!!
hugs
shakira
oh my…not sure if i could eat a squirrel…rather would share the nuts with them…smiles
…looks like a perfect horse riding trail to me!!
p.s. Love your collage.
Aw, this was sweet.
Love the part about the squirrel.
To the best of my knowledge, I’ve never eaten squirrel… and would love to keep it that way. 🙂
Thanks for doing Friday 55!
Mine’s here. 🙂
I truly enjoyed taking a walk through your 55. Gorgeous photos. Have a lovely weekend.
Teresa, you might not want to hear this but….
Squirrel is THE best tasting wild game there is.
All they eat is corn and nuts!!
Loved your Autumnal Awe 55.
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
I’m sure they are delicious, but like my steak, I’ll take my squirrel on the hoof. 🙂