An Oddity of Nature

In the park one day in early fall
as I was wandering around a poplar tree
I encountered the strangest creature of all
lingering there and watching me.

It really caught me by surprise!
I wasn't sure just what to say.
That funny nose! Those big, big eyes
staring at me just feet away.

So there with an oddity of nature I sat.
It put me in such a pleasant mood.
It didn't understand when I tried to chat
so I went on my way to gather more food.