A Pill Fits the Bill

Mama eagle’s dear chickies were ill,
so she told them to lie very still.
“You just wait here for me,”
she said most tenderly.
Then she flew off to get them a pill.

Baby eagles, like most kids, detest
taking pills. Mom returned to the nest
with dead mice in her bill
which concealed the crushed pill
Doctor Stork had prescribed with good rest!

For Brian Strand's the 'ALL YOURS(Jun 5)' Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Davis Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 9:03 AM
Andrea Such a cute and clever write. Puts a smile on the readers face and a chuckle in their heart. Thank you for the silly comment on my Shower poem. Hugs
Cavanaugh Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 11:43 PM
Love this story and Dr Stork. When I was a child I had a book called Dr Goat. I loved that book. Great poem here.
Horsman Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 3:53 AM
Oh this is clever, reminds me of when our dog was ill, having to put the pill inside her meat... love this...
Wesley Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Love the dead mouse thing Andrea, you do have great imagination! Great story.
Kendrick Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Cute one..Congrats on your win..Sara
Johnson Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Your imagination flies above the fray. Your cute little ditty lightened up my day. Congrats on your win.
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Congratulations on your win!!!!!!!!!
Freeman Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 1:38 PM
Andrea, Great write, Loved it , congratulations on your worthy poem's presentation. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Pure Thoughts On Nature" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Susan Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM
congaratulations on all your recent wins. i thought this one was very creative :) i'm glad it won!
Sweetheart Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Congrats Andrea on a stellar win with this stunning poetry my friend..enjoy with luv..
Onclaud Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM
whoot, andie..cheery congrats on your splendid win! : ) huggs!
Babcock Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 3:37 PM
This is cute Andrea. Sounds like something you would tell your grandchildren. A nice little story. love Phyl
Ball Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 1:41 PM
This is great for a childrens book my friend. Wonderful imagery. Really liked it. Should be a winner for sure. God Bless, JB
K. Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Well this sure was creative! I wasn't expecting that when I read your title-- such a cute take on "bill" as in beak" -- very nice, you got me with this, sweetie :) haha I hope the mice were enough to cover up the bad taste of the pills ;) hugs to you
Mister Roboto Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 4:01 AM
cute stuff. Is it an opiate?:)
Mehta Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 9:24 PM
hahahah, enjoyed tghe humor and wit, andrea
Onclaud Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 5:36 PM
a creative shift here, andie... such a darling of a write that is spellbinding, to say the least.. winning luck; whoot, ctie birds! :) huggs, nette
Austin Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 4:14 PM
The stork is a dork. Everyone knows that storks attend to human babies. I am amazed at your skill in writing limericks. Good imagination is the reason. Luck in the contest. Love, daver
Susan Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 4:07 PM
ha! a funny take on the picture. dr. stork - very clever :) i have no idea what to write.
Poet Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Haha this is really very funny write Andrea.Enjoyed very much.Best wishes:)
Neels Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 2:11 PM
love this witty entry of yours for the contest Andrea, wishing you all the best with it! ;) Quick soupmail lfde Wilma
Devonshire Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Very witty, Andrea. Unique take on the photo! Best wishes in John's contest. Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 2:09 PM
Thank you for sharing your poetry today Andrea. It was a pleasure to read and I wish you the best in the contest. Have a wonderful weekend and keep your pen flowing. Love, Carol
Horne Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 1:07 PM
LOL, I love the idea of Dr Stork - I can see him with his stethoscope round his neck : )
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