Squirrely Luck

Squirrely Luck

The squirrel dashed across the road—

A nut locked in his jaws.

Unwavering, he chose to flout.

Ohio’s traffic laws.

He made it to the other side—

Displayed no doubts or fears—

And leapt across a leafy lawn,

Now safe—no messy smears

Upon the road he’d just traversed.

A lucky squirrel, for sure.

And where he went I cannot say:

His terminus, obscure.

A mile away—another sight

Reminded us today

That crossings are not certain. There:

A flat raccoon display.

1. Dumb …

Quickest way you can appall me?

When I talk, you just stonewall me.

2. … and Dumber

Stonewall Jackson charged ahead.

Oops, his troops just shot him dead,

So they learned with sigh and groan:

Jackson was not made of stone.

[stonewall = 1: to be uncooperative, obstructive, or evasive  2: to refuse to comply or cooperate with]

Shakespeare Couplet: Romeo & Juliet

“He ran this way, and leap’d this orchard wall,”

Benvolio observes while others call. (2.1)