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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA 
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I've always been fascinated by the birds These fair,winged soaring creatures, Which grew into an obession for me Being awed by their feathery features. And so to the park, I often would go To witness their air-borne feats, And wishing that I could just take one home To me, that would just be so neat! And so one night, while pretty well soused My courage well backed by my drink, I thought I would finally nab me a bird But 'twas harder than one would think. Into the Bird sanctuary I crept Bringing with me some bird seed and a net, And by the time that I finally caught one I was wreaking with dirt and in sweat. I guess that my antics were louder than thought, I thought myself sneaky and bad, But just as soon as I captured my prize A security guard showed, and I fled. Just outside the park, all winded and such I stopped with the bird, my hands cupped, 'Twas then that I noticed the blue lights flash And startled, I threw my hands up. When I did, the bird made his break Flying to get out of that place, And when I looked up to see where he'd gone He had a surprise for my face. Yes, the cop caught me red handed I was both ashamed and disgraced, He knew I had taken a Tern for the worse-- It was written all over my face! The bad part about it-I'm now a Jail-bird And somewhere that bird's flying free, If ever I get my hands on him again I'll stew him and add some gravy!!!! |
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Sheilan Member
since 2000-02-29
Posts 50Snohomish, WA |
I love your play with words....always leave me smiling.  Sheilan |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
David you did it again ! Brought a big grin on my face  Runs in the family right ?Great poem, keep them coming ! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
david-david-david...see what happens when you some over here to the pub...LOL as always you entertain and enlighten us with your witt and wisdom. jm Now for me some words come easy But I know that they don't mean that much Compared with the things that are said when lovers touch You never knew what I loved in you I don't know what you loved in me Maybe the picture of somebody you were hoping I might be jackson browne |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You have a wonderfully creative mind, David! This is delightful!  Denise |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
LOL...wonderful poem..so funny. Now you're the Birdman of Alcatraz? |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
This was delightful! A foul tale but very entertaining! I didn't know they let you jailbirds have access to the 'net! lol WELL DONE! Dennis :^) Poetry is the expression of thoughts which awake the higher and nobler emotions, or their opposites, with words arranged to some accepted convention.........or maybe not! Dennis :^) |
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Sasikat Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 290St. Petersburg, FL |
David, From one bird lover to another: ...tis better to observe them in flight, and admire from AFAR this awesome sight... Very cute and entertaining. Sheila ...the earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the measure of our bodies are the same........... Joseph, Nez Perce Chief |
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freckles Member
since 2000-02-12
Posts 160Virginia USA |
This is great!!! What a terrific play on words. Thanks for the read, deleeme!< !signature--> "Unto thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night, the day; thou cans't not be false to any man."---Shakespeare [This message has been edited by freckles (edited 03-12-2000).] |
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