Oaks and Hazels

Hazelnuts thrive once planted by squirrels

become without weeding quickly a copse     

over there, oak trees grown from stored walnuts

assuring squirrels will always have lots,

eating a fraction of what they gather

planting harvests with whatever is left

survivalist squirrels managing woods

so that in future they'll not be bereft.

Excellence finds excellence sifts through dross

recognizing each other through deeds, done

accomplishments acknowledged minds cross

choosing to attempt something never done.

Dick Russell (C) Richard M Russell

                          2024