Alert beady black eyes
Soft fur of brown and white
Whiskers twitching at attention
Nose carefully guiding the way
Ears perfectly round like quarters
Cheeks swollen for survival
Scurrying through the grass
The little one knows what is coming
Cold, biting, angry weather
He will sleep soundly through
But for now an important task
Must prepare his food chamber
Grains, roots, plants, and insects
Collected and stored deliberately
Strength and warmth required
The little one knows what is coming