If you took the time to talk with squirrels

you would realize that

conversation without judgement can be had

and a friendly hello can open up

a world of stories and doors you never thought possible

and what may seem like a silly conversation is actually not silly at all

because chatter is traveling amongst the trees

and you are taking the time to connect with another being

If you took time to talk with the squirrels

you would realize that neighbors should always connect with neighbors

and connecting wtih another is just as simple as saying hello

and eating a few cashews

that sometimes the community we are trying to create is just as

effortless as taking the time to ask why. "What is her name?" "How do you know?"

one question can gather a lot of information and curiosity shows pure care, empathy and kindness

to be a neighbor is to look up into the trees and think about what is there 

to take the time to ask about someone else's story

and to name a squirrel without judgement

wouldn't the world be just a little brighter

if we all chose to talk to the squirrels?

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