Karen Anglesey Poet Rhyme

Another Chicken Story

A determined chicken collector and her obliging spouse
Reside in a small town, inside a quaint sort-of HEN house
High upon a mountain top covered with melting snow
Displays of ceramic chickens, last count was ninety or so

A colorful brood of biddies, bantam silks and pompous hens
Perched on sills and everywhere between the Rhode Island Reds
The black cast-iron weather vane sits on the roof outside
The rooster that is welded on, quite a windy ride

A hoard arranged on counters, gently placed in rows
Silent as they cluck and strut in every kind of chicken pose
All styles and breeds imaginable from ceiling to the floor
Each room parades a show of cock-a-doodles galore

I’m not taking any chances when I wander through this coop
When chickens start cluckin’, ceramic feathers I’ll be pluckin’
While I’m cooking chicken soup 




*Dedicated to my sister who collects ceramic chickens

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Arthur Vaso April 20, 2014 at 3:46 PM Adorable, I wondered with the title what you would write, and you sure did not disappoint!!!! Karen Anglesey April 20, 2014 at 10:06 PM arthur ...thank you very much !

Barbara Boyd January 2, 2014 at 10:13 AM Karen- this is a delightful poem! I loved the entire poem, but that last line got me really smiling..terrific! Barbara Boyd Karen Anglesey January 2, 2014 at 11:27 AM Barbara, thank you for the lovely comment.

Gary Watkins January 1, 2014 at 9:45 PM This is very entertaining. It reminds me of my grandmother, who had a rather large collection of poultry knick-knacks herself! Karen Anglesey January 1, 2014 at 9:48 PM The chicken theme seems to be very popular. Thank you for commenting !

Gina Young November 10, 2013 at 1:13 PM :) even tho im a vegetarian...I find this very funny, almost in a Stephen King short story kind of way~ all the ceramics come to life, and its a fight to the death lol...amusing! Karen Anglesey November 10, 2013 at 1:15 PM Thank you Gina, very much appreciate you sharing your perspective :)

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper November 4, 2013 at 10:47 AM Ha, I'm sure she got a kick out of this one! What an imagination on you Karen. Very nice! MC Karen Anglesey November 10, 2013 at 1:16 PM Hi MC, thank you for enjoying my attempt at chickens in sci-fi :)

Goodness Lanre November 1, 2013 at 12:40 PM OH! I AM SO IN THERE.GL Karen Anglesey November 1, 2013 at 12:43 PM GL, thank you :)

Jack Ellison October 31, 2013 at 7:17 AM This is absolutely delightful Miss Karen! I know all about collectors... members of my family collect frogs, bells, and miscellaneous other stuff! I was a collector of baseball cards have over 200 thousand until I sold the whole collection! Lovely write, Karen... hugs xoxox Karen Anglesey October 31, 2013 at 7:52 AM Jack, thank you for sharing. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem and that all those chickens could be a source of inspiration :)

Terry O'Leary October 30, 2013 at 7:32 PM Nice poem... nice rhyme... Terry (& funny) Karen Anglesey October 31, 2013 at 7:51 AM Hi Terry, thanks again :)

Donna Jones October 21, 2013 at 5:24 PM Oh Karen...glad I came by...I have chickens...ceremac. and real!!! Clucking all over the yard....my turkey platter even has a chicken not a turkey...awesome poem.....:-) Karen Anglesey October 22, 2013 at 12:01 PM Hi Donna, I secretly like my sister's roost of ceramic chickens. I tease her about them all the time. Thank you for commenting

Rockman Pritts October 17, 2013 at 11:54 PM There's a smile on my face. Good job and well done. I just knew it had to end with eating a bird. I have some in the fridge ready for supper tomorrow. Thanks again for making me smile. Rockman :-) Karen Anglesey October 18, 2013 at 12:03 AM I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you :)

Poet Destroyer A October 14, 2013 at 8:32 PM ha ha I love it Karen, it was nice reading your comment the other day... glad i spotted this one, makes me want chicken soup right now.... hugs...Linda Karen Anglesey October 14, 2013 at 10:13 PM It''s the time of year for chicken soup !

Ravi Sathasivam October 13, 2013 at 8:22 AM Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs Karen Anglesey October 13, 2013 at 10:30 AM Ravi, thank you for the visit :)

Richard Lamoureux October 12, 2013 at 12:59 PM It was so much fun reading this one again. I hope my greeting finds you well and enjoying the sunshine. Karen Anglesey October 13, 2013 at 10:30 AM Hi Richard, thank you for stopping by to say hello !

Shadow Hamilton October 12, 2013 at 6:16 AM Love the humour running through this Karen Rhode island reds my favouriite hen much enjoyed reading well penned Shadow x smile Karen Anglesey October 13, 2013 at 10:29 AM Shadow, thanks for stopping by. Your comments are appreciated :)

Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2013 at 10:18 PM I was wondering if this was a place that sold them as well, but if it is your sister, I take it she keeps them all. It's great to have a collection so extensive that you can display and be this proud of them. I enjoyed this read. Karen Anglesey October 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM She collects chickens from everywhere she visits and has for years. :)

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu October 3, 2013 at 3:22 PM What a wonderful write and well penned my dear friend and do visit some of works if you care. Love chicken soup....deliciuso. Here is a site you can use to generate income,its real and I guarantee you will love it just click on the link,when u hv registered,you go to the other one. Its business link. http://Fun4Days.Com/?share=199457. http://Fun4Days.com/sms/sms.php?share=199457. Have a lovely venture. Love, Bob. Karen Anglesey October 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM Thank you for commenting :)

David Fisher October 1, 2013 at 6:03 AM That's so funny. Nothing like a little satire...and cooking chicken soup is such a great ending! Ever have a ceramic egg sandwhich? Karen Anglesey October 1, 2013 at 8:12 AM Hi David, thank you for the imaginative comment. Don't think I've ever seen/or hear of a Ceramic Chicken sandwich, until now :)

Matthew Anish September 28, 2013 at 8:57 PM Nice whimsical poem here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Karen Anglesey September 28, 2013 at 9:00 PM Thank you Matthew. I appreciate your visit :)

Shanity Rain September 28, 2013 at 12:56 PM Ohh I love it ! perfect for the Soup ! It also reminds me of a place I used to eat breakfast out , they collected chickens in paintings , ceramics, all over ! Thank-you for your sweet comments and positive re enforcement , Yvette Karen Anglesey September 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM Thank you Yvette, and thanks for sharing your experience. :)

Rachael Hood September 23, 2013 at 8:05 PM Karen, love this. Brood of biddies, bantam silks and pompous hens... don't you ever say you like my poem to you more than this one! Karen Anglesey September 24, 2013 at 6:33 AM Rachael, I appreciate the lovely comments. Your poetic lines rock :)

Cherie Thomas September 23, 2013 at 7:39 PM Lol karen this was a cool story to read. Your imagination breaths life, into these poultry pleasures. Very fun ending:0) ty4sharing cherie.... Karen Anglesey September 24, 2013 at 6:32 AM cherie, thank you for the nice comment :)

Jack Horne September 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM lol, had a chuckle at this very well-crafted write Karen Anglesey September 22, 2013 at 6:05 PM jack, thank you for commenting :)

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire September 21, 2013 at 9:22 AM Dear Karen, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. Well Written humor, Superb Quill Thank -YOU for YOUR Gracious comments and well wishes over the past 6 months I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry Karen Anglesey September 21, 2013 at 9:24 AM Harry, So happy to hear from you ! hope you are doing well and very glad to see you back ...hugs :)

Stephen Kilmer September 19, 2013 at 5:38 PM Here's another chicken. Soup mail? Karen Anglesey September 19, 2013 at 6:50 PM Didn't mean for Carol's reply to end up in your comment box... (Kilmer , Reply to you on the way soon) Karen Anglesey September 19, 2013 at 6:48 PM Carol, thank you for commenting. Much appreciated :)

Carol Eastman September 19, 2013 at 2:56 PM Loved it... especially the playful ending... A fun read. Karen Anglesey September 19, 2013 at 6:51 PM

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