To write a tanka inspired by this one by Marika Kitakubo
fine snow
of New Year’s Day,
small footprints
lead to grandma’s gate
before the shrine
Swedish Squirrel form Wikimedia Commons by Hernán De Angelis Campephilus
rustling leaves
at October dawn
the acorns fall
squirrel hesitates
at sight of grave-lights
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Linked to Carpe Diem
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October 23, 2013
Björn Rudbergs writings 
I love that you used the perspective of the squirrel.
Thank you.. yes the small footprints took me there.. also the gravelights are typical for the end of October here in Sweden…
I love the image but I had to google it. I wasn’t aware of grave lights. It’s a nice idea to honor those who have passed.
grave lights….wow cool touch that…i love squirrels….smiles.
Wow! This is a beauty Bjorn. Great Tanka … in response of the one by Mariko.
Beautiful, Bjorn 🙂
I have raised numerous baby squirrel orphans, and we let them go in Oak Grove cemetery,,,the parallels of your tale (tail) and mine ……
A touching tribute to those who are no more-love that squirrel:-)
very nice – the connections you made to Mariko’s poem.