Raccoons Are Curious Animals
Raccoon
Raccoon Begging
Raccoon
The Not-So-Silent Prowlers
At night, all night
they prowl about,
Visiting campsites
one by one by one...
Seeking easy food;
free meals.
They sometimes open
garbage cans, coolers or boxes.
(I'm onto thier tricks;
store our food in the car.)
One, ever hopeful,
visits us anyway.
Checks our campsite thoroughly,
throws the dishpan on the ground...
(just checking, you understand.)
Next, with a clang, he opens up the water pail
and quaffs a hearty drink.
Finding nothing here to eat,
he visits further mischief:
Climbs upon the table top
scatters cups and mugs.
Phooey! Stingy campers here!
As a parting shot, he leaves
a footprint autograph
in my shower shoes.
© 2010 Liz Elias
Comments
AUTHORHello, D.Juris Stetser--
Thank you very much. I'm pleased that you enjoyed this bit of whimsy. Raccoons are very appealing little creatures, but still wild animals; you have to respect their space. We have some that visit now and then where we live, in the summer months.
I loved your poem. When I lived in Pennsylvania, raccoons were frequent 'guests' late at night, and I loved watching their assault on the trash cans. you've definitely captured their personality. I have a poem to submit to Hub, and have been kicking myself for not getting photos back then, to go with it. I look forward to reading more of your hubs.
- AUTHOR
Hi, erthfrend,
Thanks for stopping by and sharing that cute story. Most animals are more intelligent than so many arrogant, egotistical humans give them credit for!
This was really cute! I love raccoons. When I was a volunteer at a wildlife rehab center we had a baby raccoon and when we had to stimulate him to go to the bathroom, he would cover his eyes and nose!!! It was the funniest thing ever and he did that every time. They are such amazing little creatures. So intelligent!
- AUTHOR
Hey Tammy!
Thanks for stopping by! Glad you liked the poem!
Very nice!!! I enjoy reading your stories and poems!
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