Plumage

Peacocks always strut about In all their cobalt splendor; While peahens, on the other hand, Get ripped off for their gender. Many birds do follow suit – The males get all the frills; While females’ feathers, drab and brown, Don’t offer many thrills. As humans go, the opposite Is usually the case; For sparkling jewels and colors bright The female does embrace. Except in New York City, where We’ve set the species back, Since most stylish New York women Like to keep their plumage black! Ilene Bauer