Hither and yon the squirrel did run
Back and forth did he seek
Up and down the tree did he have fun
Chasing his friend, his tail to tweak

Up he climbed without a hitch
His friend had a nut stuck in his lip
Watch out little squirrel, you'll need a stitch
If out of that tree you happen to slip

But to no avail up he hailed
To the top of the tree
Faster and faster to catch the tail
But Alas, he did not catch his friend who sought to be free