Acorns by Jacqueline Jules The gray squirrel in my yard can sniff nuts under frozen ground, dig, then hold lost treasure in its paws. If only I could retrieve what has been lost to me: a stormy evening, cuddling a trembling toddler on the couch; a small hand touching my cheek like a grown man in love— these moments have scurried faster than the bushy tail in my trees. Like acorns buried deep, my seeds are gone. In their place, stand rooted oaks, ready to withstand the seasons without me.

Jacqueline Jules is an elementary school librarian and the author of six children's books. Her most recent title is The Ziz and the Hanukkah Miracle, the third in a series about the Ziz, a gigantic yellow bird with a big heart and a clumsy body. Her work has appeared in over sixty publications including Christian Science Monitor, St. Anthony Messenger, Cricket, and Highlights Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and is currently experiencing the pang of separation. Please visit her website at  http://www.jacquelinejules.com/ .

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