Laura Rodley, a Pushcart Prize winner, has been nominated for the prize seven times and has also received five Best of the Net nominations. Her recent works include Turn Left at Normal (published by Big Table Publishing Company), Counter Point (published by Prolific Press), and Ribbons and Moths: Poems for Children (published by Kelsay Books). With a talent for capturing the essence of life, Rodley’s writing resonates with readers of all ages. Whether exploring the natural world or delving into human emotions, her words evoke a sense of wonder and connection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PClY8G6HQwk

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By Laura Rodley

Red squirrels shall save me,
how they burrow in new snow,
sink their bodies in darkness
and pop back up six
feet away, never still,
never bored, anxious
twitter of their tail,
as with delicate paws
they twirl sunflower seeds,
seeking succor, devouring hearts.