You sense them in the air, wet nostrils flaring
Nosing through the back door crack
Steadfast and still, ears alert, eyes sharpened 
To survey your kingdom and all things wild

Motion stops, everything stands still
Squirrels twitch with anticipation
Bunnies cease their munching
Bird song quiets as they all wait to see

Like a shot, you aim your mark
Today, the squirrels on the feeder
Mocking you again with their
Portly bodies and bottle brush tails

To the fence and the trees they retreat
Escaping your speed and obsession
Hearts pounding from the chase
To wait you out and return to their heist

You saunter away with sexy indifference
Smug in your feeder-saving conquest
You climb the stairs and take your throne
Biding time for the next careless creature to move