Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

A Peacock Tale

Dear United, tell me why
You will not let my peacock fly.
I’m really quite a worry wart
And Dexter gives me such support.

He also can do double duty
Gracing others with his beauty
When, because he is a male,
He spreads his most amazing tail.

It isn’t true, as some have said,
That if he’s spooked, his feathers shed
Or that he might get in the way
Of drinks you’re serving on a tray.

Now peacocks really are unique
And if we could hear Dexter speak
I’m sure that he would plead his case
And your concerns he’d thus erase.

However, if you don’t concede
To give me what I surely need,
My other pet can fit in coach – 
It’s Fred, my hissing cockaroach!*

*a little poetic license on the spelling

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Pat Adams February 21, 2018 at 5:07 PM Ewee!!!!!!! Not my favorite insect. There seems to be no limit to you imagination. Another great write!!.................pat

Maurice Rigoler February 15, 2018 at 10:16 PM Haha! I read the article about the lady and her peacock. I never take my dog when I fly, he'd be a wreck when we landed. Airlines (some) do allowl a cat or dog caged under the seat, but the space is so darn small, it'd be a hardship on the poor animals. / M