Written for:  Poetic Asides PAD November 2020 Challenge - Day 22

"For today’s prompt, write a bird poem. You can make the title of your poem a specific type of bird and write from there. Or you can mention a bird (or several birds) in passing in your poem. Maybe poeticize the movements of a giant flock. Or take it in a completely different and creative direction."


Oh turkey
gobble, gobble
wobble, wobble.
I think we have
similar necks,
but on you–
devine.  I have
seen you as wild,
oh turkey.  You
point your beak,
and a vibrant palette
of pinions forms
behind you.  I have
seen you walk with
your poults following
in line.  You keep
your family together.
Oh turkey, you have
much prestige. A country
is named after you,
as is a bourbon.  But,
although I admire you, 
I also eat you.

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