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A Hen's Cackling

I hear a hen cackling, 
after laying the egg
gently flapping,
her wings in excitement
what does she announce
to the world?
her joy over seeding the Earth

is it the same joy,
a mother feels after childbirth?

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Jan Allison Date: 1/8/2022 3:14:00 PM we used to have about 50 hens when i was growing up, i loved hearing the hen announce she had laid her egg, lovely descriptive poem Valsa:-) hugs Jan xxxx Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/7/2022 6:59:00 AM Amazing how they are as expressive as humans. Great power of observation, Valsa. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/7/2022 11:16:00 PM Indeed they are as expressive as human beings. Thanks Vijay for your kind comment !

Sotto Poet Date: 1/7/2022 5:43:00 AM It definitely seems to be the case, Valsa, and it is surprising to see how protective birds and animals are for their developing babies! Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/7/2022 11:15:00 PM Yes, birds and animals are all so protective about the young ones. Thanks a lot Lasaad for always encouraging me.

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/7/2022 12:49:00 AM Used to collect them on my grandads farm, don't think they were too happy with me for taking them. Tom Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/7/2022 4:46:00 AM We all do it ! In a way aren't we exploiting them!? But if we think too much, can we ever enjoy omlet or bulls eye?.... :) Thanks a lot Tom

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/6/2022 10:34:00 PM Nature is all same everywhere. Having a baby make a mother proud. Lovely sentiments.. Blessings. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/7/2022 4:38:00 AM Certainly, motherhood is a joy and a celebration. Even animals obviously express their joy ! Thanks ever, sweet friend !

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/6/2022 10:17:00 PM Oh I most certainly think it is Valsa. We used to raise chickens. They are protective of their eggs and you described their joy after laying an egg perfectly. The rooster fiercely protects his harem of hens. This brought back fond memories. Thank you. New year blessings xxoo Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 1/7/2022 4:36:00 AM Yes, I am greatly surprised to note how caring birds and animals are to their young offspring ! Thanks a lot dear Connie !