I want to dance again
in my blue swede shoes,
like the blue footed boobies
from California to Peru
The Chaplinesque male bird,
goose-steps to attract his mate.
She'll accept his ostentatious offer;
flash her turquoise feet, so ornate.
The male reaches for a pebble
places it on an imaginary nest,
the female offers a branch to him
they gently tap bills --- a males conquest!
After the dance and ceremony
the blue footed boobies copulate.
They clear away stones and debris and
she lays the first of her eggs -- they wait.
I want to dance again
like the blue footed boobies.
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wow, congrats on using the word "copulate" in a poem - don't think I've ever run across that one before. This reads lightly yet still gets across the facts of a fascinating mating procedure with accuracy. It must be the wild life.
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May I use this one for the contest? I'd be sure to win then...lol. Ilove love love it!! A wonderful write.
Kelli
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it has name in it....so it would be taboo. Thanks for the kudos!!
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I could leave that out...lol
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Ha! What a delightful poem about these lovely and comical birds! Steppin' out in style, doing all the right steps! Well Done!
Dennis
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The boobies were not what I had expected
When I saw the title, I was not thinking of birds. Then I saw the picture and new the theme, I thought. When I had again finished the poem I was left again thinking about the boobies I had come in thinking about.
The picture you chose to accompany your poem is a good graphic. The words you chose to use to convey your idea were also well chosen. I had to go to Google to find the meaning of “Chaplinesque”. That is a good thing. I like learning new things. Thank you for writing such a poem.
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What a wonderful tip of the hat to nature... both bird and human... I smiled through out and finished with a great warm feeling... Dance, magiclady... dance!
K
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I know you do
Well I am sure this will happen. Anyone who can write this well is special in this drab world. Keep dancing my friend. I am pulling for you.
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Of course the title caught my eye.... lol. It wasn't what I was expecting but the poem is adorable. It is good to see you writing in your own unique style again.
Sincerely,
Leo Long
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dear Cheryl. What a pleasure to find one of your bird-writes again
I have been kept entertained by sitting by window and watching all sorts of birds build their nests , being busy , busy , busy. been able to watch the mating dance as well as the occasional squabble
. So far 3 of our 4 birdhouses have tenants, Mr. and Mrs Green, the Browns and the Reds [hubby named them after the roof color of their respective houses] Just read to put out apples and oranges to possibly attract some orioles
I loved this pic as well as what you did with it as usual and I hope that all is well with you and yours. It really is a nice Sunday morning surprise to read this from you....thank you my friend
much love
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
reenie
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What a great picture this is and what a great interpretation of this picture you have written here. Very educational as well as entertaining this one is. Liked the flow, rhythm and rhyme as well.
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