Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

A Curious Bird

The ostrich is surely a curious bird
Composed of elements rather absurd
Overstuffed body, resting on twigs for legs
Babies hatch in dump nests of 50+ eggs
  Weighing as much as three pounds each
  ~ No wonder ostriches have ear-piercing shrieks

They're flightless, of course,
Weighing 300 pounds
So they ramble 40 mph 
When they're run out of town
  And they're tall, oh so tall, up to nine feet,
  ~ With a neck the size a giraffe's barely beats

Wearing no hats, they're clearly not wizards
In the midst of their stomachs, they have a gizzard 
For digesting pebbles, locusts, and snakes 
Along with rats, leafy vegetables, or lizards  
  And why do they always stick their heads in the sand?
  ~ So they're not decapitated, processed, and packed in a can.

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 6, 2018 at 7:02 AM I'm just going to giggle and not bird nerd you ;) xomo!

Arturo Michael June 5, 2018 at 5:39 AM Nice write...with good information too... surely it would be easier to slice its head off while in the sand... All the best Gershon Gershon Wolf June 5, 2018 at 8:44 AM Arturo, your comment is the funniest thing I've seen all day: 'slice its head off while in the sand.' Can't stop chuckling at that one! Thanks for a memorable visit and comment! ~ Gershon

Tom Cunningham June 5, 2018 at 3:04 AM Lovely verse Gershon, seen them in the wild in Kenya, you're right they are tall. Tom. Gershon Wolf June 5, 2018 at 8:44 AM You're so right, Tom. Talk about "Big Birds!" :) Gershon

Susan Ashley June 4, 2018 at 10:19 PM Lol! A charming and witty poem, Gershon. I especially loved your last line. A poetic portrayal; 'Overstuffed body, resting on twigs for legs' - such endearing and wonderful imagery my friend. Loved it! Warmest wishes always! ~Susan Gershon Wolf June 4, 2018 at 10:28 PM Care for some ostrich soup or salad, my dear? There's a blue-light special available now in the Twilight Zone Aisle of your nearest K-Mart/Sears store...Susan, thank you for your wonderful visit and comments. You really know how to encourage me, that's for sure! Appreciated! :) gw

Robertina B. June 4, 2018 at 8:30 PM "I really enjoyed your rhyme, Gershon.. Penned so perfectly and humorous. Bravo!! Best wishes my friend" Gershon Wolf June 4, 2018 at 10:15 PM Robertina, Thank you for your visit and your generous evaluation of the poem,...and glad you enjoyed it. All the best, Gershon