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Why Doesn't My Bird Sing Anymore?
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Why Doesn't My Bird Sing Anymore? |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
My mommy bought me a songbird, It's yellow and green and white, But this morning it wouldn't sing a note Something is just not right? I went to the kitchen to tell my mom, "My bird won't sing anymore?" She said, "Just get dressed or you'll be late, Pick your clothes up off the floor." My bird just kind of lays there? No sound nor chirps or song, Why doesn't my bird sing anymore? Maybe my dad will know what's wrong. I went to the den to ask my dad, He knows most everything. "Dad" I said, "That bird I have, Just lays there and won't sing." My dad replied, "I'm late for work, Hand me my case and lunch, And don't be late for school or else, And hurry or you'll miss the bus." Why doesn't my bird sing anymore? So sweetly like he did back then? I guess when I get home from school, I'll just wind him up again. |
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SlowlyFallAway Member
since 2008-08-29
Posts 279North Carolina |
Haha. It's hard for me to write humorous material, but you did very good. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Toerag, Winding that bird up could do the trick. Bobby |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
that bird might not be the ONLY thing WOUND TOO TIGHT! sorry Toe, couldn't resist! Jeff the pest |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I know thread, not ever been wound too tight, but I'm still keeping time? |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LOL... now if only the bird was wound to sing and it was the alarm clock that wasn't working! That would definitely be a better wakeup! *g* On the other hand... any day with Toerag poetry is a day worth waking up! *g* Enjoyed this!! |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
You truly know how to make a funny poem, that's seem so sweet. I always enjoy reading each one.  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What a cute poem. Made me smile. Ida |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This was good for a laugh. Clever ending. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
I can't always count on you. Made me chuckle. I wish I had lived next door back then.  |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Yo Toe... me thinks this poem goes a little deeper than just a wind-up toy. I like the way this one plays out on multiple levels. Peace to you, my friend. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Oh, it's a wind-up toy, Andrew, just not a bird!  |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
HA! Ya, I kind of figured... but I wasn't going to be so blunt.  |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
I think 'Deer knows something there. Ol' Toe is a collector of fine things that sing when he abuses them. |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Aw~ poor lil kid! I know it`s humorous, but here I go with my maternal instincts in overdrive! haha  Cute write =) ~Amaryllis . ps: what is a `toerag`, anyway?? lol |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Amaryllis, we've been asking that question for over a decade... and still, we've yet to get a straight answer. I'm sure you'll find many who are willing to give their opinion, but your guess is as good as the next guy/gal. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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whisperingwalt Member
since 2010-04-29
Posts 240Coquitlam, BC, Canada |
Fun read...ww |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
It does touch on various levels, how the grown ups never understand a child's mind and sensitivity. Until the last line i did believe it to be a real bird. Good humor..  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
One thing with those song birds Toe it doesn't cost anything to feed them and they only sing when you want them to. enjoyed. Lindsay |
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