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As squirrels do when chased,
this one ran to a tree,
around to the back, and disappeared.
Still the young girl waited,
hoping to see it again.
Like that girl, we chase things elusive —
in writing, memorable insight;
in photography, the world revealed;
in conversation, mutual delight;
in prayer, communion —
things that, like squirrels,
sometimes come back
to eat out of our hands.

Photo of a young girl hoping to see the squirrel again, Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania.
Photo and prayer 2016 by Danny N. Schweers

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Comments from readers

Tom wrote:
Or, to eat through our electrical wires : (

Binkie wrote:
Very very nice.

Dave wrote:
Beautiful - thanks.

Harold wrote:
A beautiful message, Danny.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE published this prayer in its Westminster Weekly Word email blast to its membership on July 7, 2016.

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