Animal Thanksgiving

by Sharron Tyrrell

Acorns fall to earth with a thud

causing squirrels to gather.

Pine trees laden with bursting cones

they could eat if they’d rather.

Pumpkins resting in autumn fields

mice nibble a hole for a door.

Big golden ears of abandoned corn

pulled across meadows to be stored.

Ripened apples fall from a tree

hungry deer below assemble.

Over there is a tall old beech

It’s shelled fruit from branch’s tumble.

A huge sunflower bows it’s head

blue jays feast on these treats.

Forgotten berries of red and blue

yummy fall banquet, pull up a seat.