Tag Archives: birds

Alone with the Birds

Posted on April 6, 2016 by PookyH

She was alone, But for the sound of the birds And the troubles on her mind. As the sun rose, The birds called louder And more beautifully, Their many chorded song Crowding out her troubles. She rested, alone but for … Continue reading →

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Dear Pigeon

Posted on August 15, 2014 by PookyH

You sit cooing, pooing, You’re the vermin of the sky, Lots of people hate you, But I’m really not sure why. I don’t see a flying rat, I see a heart with wings, When I watch you with your pigeon … Continue reading →

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Why Are Flamingoes Pink?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by PookyH

Look at those birds, Said Lyra to Ellie, They’re pink, Don’t you think that’s absurd? Yes answered Ellie, Why are they pink, Is it because of The pink milk that they drink? Yes answered Lyra, With a nod of the … Continue reading →

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A Robin Called Dave – a Story Poem

Posted on January 4, 2014 by PookyH

There once was a Robin, And he was called Dave, He was small, brown and feisty And terribly brave. He looked forward each year, To Yuletide time, When he could please people, With Christmassy rhymes, As he flashed his red … Continue reading →

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Talking, Squawking

Posted on November 8, 2013 by PookyH

What if we all woke up one day, And couldn’t think of things to say. The World would be a quiet place, With silence stretching into space. We’d look at one another confused, Or maybe just a bit amused. What … Continue reading →

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