For Sadje’s What Do You See? photo prompt.
I sometimes get asked why I don’t write more poetry. If you read this you’ll discover why!
Here goes –
If I was a bird
and wanted some kids
I’d build me a nest
from sticks and some twigs
– that reminds me of a corny joke I once heard – where does a Russian bird sleep? In a commu-nest!
I’d lay me some eggs
three maybe four
A spare one too
‘case one drops on the floor
– I dropped a box of eggs in the supermarket yesterday. Honestly, I’m not yolking!
Then I’d sit and I’d sit
and I’d sit and I’d sit
Bored and restless
and sleeping a bit
– at least if birds had mobile phones, they could tweet!
Eventually,
a shell will crack
And there it will be
my first baby chack chick
– what did the egg say to the comedian? You crack me up! Not funny? All-white!
Then one by one
the others are born
One in the evening
the others at dawn
– I wonder if birds give their chicks names? Flick, Mick, Dick, Roger…
I’d fly here and there
finding some food
to fill up the tums
of my hungry brood
– if you thought the puns couldn’t get any worse … what do you call a clever omelette? An egg-head!
In no time at all
they’ll be ready to fly
Nice to have had them
farewell and goodbye!
And there you have it, a poem. I did warn you!
Original image credit; Tivasee @ Pexels
You’re a poet full of whimsy
I like that description! Thanks, Beth.
This is cleverly done. Great job!!!!!!
Thanks so much, Dawn!
The life cycle of a mom bird in a nutshell! I like your poem very much Keith. Thanks for joining in
Indeed! Thanks, Sadje.
You’re welcome my friend
Haha. Loved it. Exceptionally well made
That’s so kind of you.
I ought to be sending you checks in payment for the laughs you provide–thanks, as always! I’m off to bed, chuckling!
I’ll let you have my bank details! Cheers, Leyde.
Haha, have a blessed day, Keith!
Rather good actually Keith!
Really? Why thank you Di!
🙂
You did fine with the poem. I liked it.
It’s a great poem! I like it 😁
I’m beginning to think it wasn’t as bad as I thought! Thanks, Trish.
Ah, nothing like a bit of whimsy to brighten the day! Loved the poem & the puns were fantastic!!
I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Mitzi, thank you.
That was highly entertaining, but don’t quit your day job. Don’t worry, i won’t quit mine, either.
Haha, no danger of that!
Hi Keith – loved it … amusing … cheers Hilary
I’m pleased, thanks so much, Hilary.
😀
Absolutely superlative.
You are kidding me! Thanks though!
Lol Keith! Do keep trying your hand at poetry…who doesn’t enjoy a few chuckles!
Very true, I’ll keep up the good-ish work!
Great!
I don’t normally like poetry, but I love this poem! More poetry should be like this!
Yes, much more fun!
Loved the poem Keith. The yolks made me laugh.
Haha, thanks, Usha!
My pleasure.