squirrel's know nothing

squirrel's know nothing
about traffic jams
one way streets
traffice lights
or parking fines

squirrel's know nothing
about utility bills
satellite dishes
cellular phones
or the internet

squirrel's know nothing
about household chores
backed up plumbing
piles of laundry
or carpet stains

squirrel's know nothing
about engagement rings
wedding rings
no fault divorces
or child support

squirrel's know nothing
about anxiety
lung cancer
kidney failure
or heart attacks

squirrel's know nothing
about global warming
the greenhouse effect
air pollution
or mass extinction

squirrel's know
about the coming winter
hording nuts
blending with nature
and living in peace

maybe the squirrel's
know something after all