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A Day In May

The eighth of May, is mother’s day,
My son keeps chickens, eggs to lay,
Kids came for lunch, love them so, 
Told us about their chicken Flo,
Laying not easy, Flo clucked loud,
Hungry after her feat, was proud,
Greedy for seed put neck through pen,
Just too far, now a beheaded hen.

Competition Entry: A LAY FOR A DAY IN MAY
SPONSOR: ANDREA DIETRICH
DATED: 08/05/2022

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Bill Baker

June 18, 2022 at 7:17 AM

Oops! the cost of greed. I liked it Jennifer. Bill

Ann Foster

May 24, 2022 at 8:43 AM

Oh my... great write... Ann

Eve Roper

May 19, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Jen, beautiful verse. Congratulations on your win in Andera's contest. . Blessings to you.

Sam Kauffman

May 18, 2022 at 10:57 AM

"Laying it all out" Jenn. Sometimes we "lose our heads" when we stick them out too far." Not egg-actly what Flo, or we, hade planned! I guess chicken is on the menu for dinner! Congratulations on this fun and very clever "lay."

John Watt

May 17, 2022 at 4:01 PM

A "Lay" poem about a hen and her eggs? You are just too clever for me, Jenn! I love your Mother's Day theme for the Day in May contest. Guess we're going to have to change to website name to Poultry Soup now, lol. I suppose all your chickens eventually learn to go with the Flo. She just sort of lost her head. Congrats for your win, my friend. Hugs and blessings ~ John

Harry Horsman

May 17, 2022 at 1:36 AM

Different and refreshing, although a tad gruesome for the poor old Flo.

Phyllis Babcock

May 16, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Enjoyed the tale of Flo the hen but alas not the ending for poor Flo. Congrats on your win. Nice write. love phyl

Paula Goldsmith

May 16, 2022 at 8:10 AM

Congratulations on your win. A cute/creative write. Have a blessed day/week writing away....................

Andrea Dietrich

May 15, 2022 at 1:41 PM

I enjoyed the cute little story of the chicken named Flo inside this May day poem, Jennifer. The last line. OH my! haha. Congrats and thanks for entering my contest.

Vijay Pandit

May 13, 2022 at 5:12 AM

Fun day in May--well depicted, Jennifer.

Victor Buhagiar

May 12, 2022 at 11:48 AM

Sounds like you'll enjoy a coq au vin. Chilled white wine is best. Hugs.

Sotto Poet

May 12, 2022 at 11:36 AM

Jenny, you have written a very nice poem. You are able to catch the interest of the reader from the very first to the very last line. This is not only due to your excellent sense of humor but also to the wonderful diction that you employ and the vivid beams of hope that you describe. , may you be blessed forever dear friend. I really appreciate your great uplifting comments on my page.

Alexis Y.

May 12, 2022 at 9:28 AM

Hi Jenny, You penned a good poem, so apt for May and Mother's Day. I could relate to this piece, growing up we had a chicken coop.Best wishes in the contest. I hope you an amazing Mother’s Day. Have a nice day my friend:-) Alexis

Anil Deo

May 11, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Poor flow. Nice family meals & takes, but FLO HAD LITTLE EGG FLOW, HAD TO GO? ThanX for visiting me Sis. Shalom shalom & Eireene

Gordon Mcconnell

May 11, 2022 at 2:41 PM

Nice penning Jenny, good humorous piece and hope all is well, blessings always,Gordon

Sally Eslinger

May 10, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Jennifer, hi! This poem, a true narrative or so it read & felt, is terribly moving to me. The simple, the common in life never seems to stay simple. Little hens will be the ones to see the sky falling…Or will make the heart fall upon giving a gift of sustenance! Here, too, your “simple” poem presents a vast metaphor for Sacrifice, so appropriate for Mother’s Day—a day of heartbreak for me…we adopted 2 toddler brothers, who now, 30 yrs later, want nothing to do with us…beheadd… Sacrifice requires giving Love. Ask Christ. Ask your hen…Amazing Poetry,Jennifer! Thank you.