Animal Spirits

Animal Spirits

©2002 by Bud Lemire

I remember it was quiet, as I lay asleep in the old house

Not a sound was heard, not even an invisible mouse

I was in a place, filled with memories very dear

Of a time long ago, as I held back a tear

It was hard to move forward, without looking back

All I wanted to do, was stay asleep in the sack

But little did I know, the spirits had greater plans for me

Something hit the front window, and I looked to see

It was a bird, and I felt it was trying to get my attention

And I knew without a doubt, that was its intention

Later that day, I looked out the back door

Looking in was a chipmunk, what was he looking for

I went to the back door, and the chipmunk ran away

And I saw two squirrels, in the distance and at play

What were these animals saying, to me on this day

That I needed to move on with my life, and not to lay

I believe words may not be spoken, but they are there

And these animals this day, had messages to share

This may sound bizarre, but something that is true

Those squirrels carried spirits, that I somehow knew

I believe they were Mom and Dad’s spirits, that were coming through

The message they brought me, there were many things yet to do

Time was passing by, if I spent it fast asleep

It was another moment in my life, to take a giant leap

So far away from that place, I had followed my heart

I share it with a kitty cat, and that is just the start

I listen to the Animal Spirits that surround me every day

And I never forget the lessons, I learned along the way