On Seeing a Dead Squirrel in the Road
1
Each sentient being has a Soul.
However small, it has a Goal.
Its life and death fulfill some Plan
Be it a squirrel or a man.
2
A Faith-Full man will sing and pray
And gather favors for That Day.
A faithful squirrel squeals and plays
And gathers nuts for wintry days.
3
God-Only knows what Hope they’ve earned
Among the ranks of those Returned.
Perhaps that shattered body there
Already blossoms in His-Care.
4
But is there Justice after life,
Or even Comfort after strife?
O May their prayers be answered then
When hand-in-paw they say “Amen!”.
[Written September 27, 1986.]
Copyright (2006) by Arnold Cantor.
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