Saving Earl...

An acorn falls from the tree
Plunk, on Simon's head
The cat jumps a little sideways
Says; "Earl Squirrel, you're dead!"

Earl doesn't pay him mind
Just laughs and goes his way
Simon nurses a bump
Thinks about "Someday!"

The cats all snicker catty
Giving little jabs and pokes
Simon says; "Shut up!"
"I'll get him for his jokes"

Earl the little squirrel
Dines on Bessie's corn
She moos at him and wishes
Earl a pleasant morn

Bessy likes to see him
Crawl up in the loft
Speaks to him each morning
She likes his fur, so soft

One day he's eating breakfast
Above dear Bessie's stall
The cats are watching closely
Hoping that he falls

It's early in the morning
The dogs are sleeping still
Little Earl is careless
The cats close in for the kill

But dear Bessie is awake
She's looking out for Earl
She steps upon a cat tail
A screech of pain, wakes up the world

An apology from Bessie
"Oh, I'm sorry dear
I wasn't looking where I'm stepping
I didn't see you near

Now, Simon's tail is crooked
The others don't mention it
Because every time they do
He's so mad that he could spit

Earl Squirrel stays in the rafters
And high up in the tree
He's careful not to fall
Just as careful as can be