A Mate For Moses

I bought him a mate,
     a pretty bird.
He sat there, sullen,
     nary a word.
He wasn't polite,
     he would not share.
So she pushed him off his swing
     and she sat there.
He pushed her back,
     no gentleman, he.
She plunked down beside him
     most begrudgingly.
So the swing they share,
     not because of affection.
It's the best seat in the house
     by unanimous election.
He glares at her,
     she glares at him.
My hopes of baby budgies
     are now somewhat slim.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dillard Avatar
April 22, 2013 at 3:02 PM
They sound like perfect mates to me! Love It! RAY
A   Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 9:47 PM
Hello Francine, Congratulations IN HONOR OF Andrea's favorite POEM contest. *Always & Forever' @->- LINDA -<-@
Gasun Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Many congrats my dear poet friend Francine! This is indeed great and amazing ! I love it & so enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing and the smiles here! Have a grace-filled day! Love and hugs, Leonora
A  Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 8:37 PM
Francine, a sweet win~*~SKAT
Merryman Avatar
March 18, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Francine, this is so cute! Congrats on your win with this lighthearted write! Love, Kim
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March 15, 2013 at 5:12 AM
Belated congratulations on your win! Lori
Taylor Avatar
March 13, 2013 at 7:57 PM
Congrats, Francine. Nice going. hugs, Ralph
Mannan Avatar
March 10, 2013 at 10:39 PM
Wonderful write and win. Many Congrats.
Eastman Avatar
March 10, 2013 at 8:46 AM
Oh no! A great write... poor little guys... a divorce may be in order...
A   Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Francine.. "CONGRATULATIONS!" and goodnight ;-)...PD
Pettit Avatar
February 8, 2011 at 6:05 PM
A cute write with great descriptive words and rhyming.
Haick Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 7:53 AM
This is a real delight to read, Francine. Enjoyed. Love, Audrey
A  Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Enjoyed stopping by to say hi while reading your poetry, have yourself a wonderful day full of love & joy. Keep them smiles coming*luv ~SKAT
Hickman Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 3:54 AM
Very funny and expressive, neither budgie will budge eh? You've got no hope Francine! Are you sure they're not both Misters or maybe sisters? Gordon, (hicky)
Kendrick Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 7:12 AM
Are you sure that you have male and female?Doris ended up with two female love birds and they don't love..Enjoyed the expressiveness of your work..I am glad that I chose this one to read this morn..Sara
Cwiak Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 9:56 PM
I once had a budgie myself. Hope these two can work it out. Great write. Dan C
Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM
CUTE CUTE CUTE. Gotta fav it. LUv, Andrea
Culverhouse Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Those birds are not so social when you want them to be. LOVED it so funny!!
Locksley Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 9:50 AM
Really funny, Francine. Poor Moses!! Have a great weekend, Diane
Brown Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 9:22 AM
As the week ends I find myself reading and enjoying the many diverse poems here at PoetrySoup today. I am glad to see your poetry among these Francine. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Keys Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 8:56 AM
well done, cute. thanks, chuck
Fraser Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 8:02 AM
Made me chuckle this one Francine. May there be little chirps ahead >> James
Sweetheart Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Very cute Francine... birds are territorial in their own way luv... keep the cover off tonight.. enjoyed ..
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September 16, 2010 at 7:13 PM
:) You have me laughing thinking about Moses has reacted to the new bird in the cage, Francine. Funny poem! I love the last two lines. Love, Carolyn
Beesley Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 6:50 PM
give it time and a little wine
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