A Bird In the Tree

Twas a bird in the tree across the street
staring at me from the uppermost limb
It seemed he was intently watching me
perhaps as curious of me as I of him

I think he was squawking profanities
though I wasn’t sure of his tweets and hoots
It appeared that he might be the jealous sort
envious of me in my fur coat and warm boots

I’m pretty sure it was envy he felt
from the sad look I could see on his face
For he had naught but feathers to warm him
and no way to escape winter’s embrace

We both decided it was time to leave
As I could feel the day getting colder
I stood to leave and felt his parting gift
splatter across my new coat’s shoulder
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James Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Enjoyed your poem Jerry. Suppose to bring good luck. Did you buy a lottery ticket by any chance lol?. Thank you for brightening my day. Emilia : )
Brotherton Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 5:25 PM
Thank you for dropping by Emilia. All I got out of it was a dry-cleaning bill. But I guess I was lucky that I wasn't looking up as I walked away.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 10:55 AM
And how would he feel likewise if you ruined his “coat” LOL!
Brotherton Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Right... what did I do to him.
Rose  Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 10:13 AM
tsk tsk, that bird is not very nice, :(
Brotherton Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 5:57 PM
That will teach me not to sit under a tree.
Allison Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 9:45 AM
oh gosh I better be careful I dont want to lose my poetry soup poop crown just yet - thanks for the smiles Jerry, love the twist at the end:-) hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 6:39 PM
hmmm Poop - Scoop of the day lol:-) hugs jan xx
Brotherton Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 5:56 PM
No worries my friend. I still bow to the queen of Poetry Soup Poop. Maybe you should start a newsletter. I'd follow it.
Sands Avatar
September 2, 2023 at 6:46 AM
LoL great poem Jerry. Love the funny turn at the end :)
Brotherton Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 6:28 PM
Thank you Heidi. One can never go wrong with a little dirty bird humor.
Rolland Avatar
September 1, 2023 at 7:28 PM
what a punch line, great, birds are so curious for people, they care have a great sunday poet Yann
Brotherton Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Thanks Yann. Just got back from vacation.
Situation Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 6:52 PM
LoL what a punch line! I loved it. All of it. better than being bored. I actually could visualize it.
Brotherton Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 6:31 PM
Thank you my friend. Appreciate the visit.
M  Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 12:17 AM
Hilarious Jerry and good luck they say! Did you feel lucky? Enjoyed….Debx
Brotherton Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 6:32 PM
I'm sure it wasn't luck I said. but you got it 3/4 right.
Empress Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 5:33 AM
Beautiful rhymes and i love the creative way you’ve written this. Made me laugh too. So good! Power of words, you get readers to feel so much. Brilliant
Brotherton Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 6:33 PM
Thanks for such kind words.
Lawless Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 6:47 AM
THANKS,,,I NEEDED THAT!!!
Brotherton Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 11:28 AM
Glad I could be of service.
Severo Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 11:09 PM
hahahahah I love the ending and the humor!!!!
Brotherton Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 11:25 AM
Thank you, Aurore, for dropping by. Have a wonderful day.
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