Pouch packing

Peanuts

the push is on
to pack chipmunk cheeks,
fall weather is coming
in just a few
weeks.

chipmunks go shopping
with pouches as bags,
foraging, collecting
till their pantry shelves
sag

she started with one
then tucked away two,
gripping the third 'tween her teeth
she scampered
beneath.

For the Record,
This day came in with heavy rain and dark skies. I slipped out as the showers tapered off to get this shot.

All hands wary

[Joan Robillard]

Fantastic close up

[amyK]

Super close up