Bantam "babe"

Babe, she was a Bantam,
And lots of eggs she laid.
While others ruled the henhouse 
It was in the yard she stayed.

Harvey loved his favorite
And when he drank iced tea,
The hen hopped on the table 
And drank enough for three!

It was an odd activity,
After all she was a chicken.
But, Harvey loved her more than us.
Their friendship was a thick 'un.

If you wanted to visit Harvey,
In the backyard where he'd rather,
I'd suggest you learn to drink iced tea
And maybe grow some feathers!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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May 30, 2013 at 9:40 PM
Ray, wow! I can't believe I forgot to thank you for the nice and silly poem you entered in my contest. A late late late CONGRATULATIONS. Thank you for the smirks and smiles your poem gave me while reading it. Hope you can forgive me, it is not like me to stoop low and diss all who support me or my contest. Even if I get no response, everyone still matters, and I try my best... Love love LINDA...
Jerden Avatar
May 25, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Now that's one phrase that won't come up in the rhyming dictionary if you look up "chicken"! Love it! Of course we have invited many chickens to our table also, but not for iced tea!
Gasun Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 7:50 PM
Big heartfelt congrats on your fabulous win my dear friend! This is really great and funny! Thanks for sharing and the smiles! love/hugs, Leonora
Dietrich Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 10:16 AM
yours is wonderful. Congrats on the win.
Eastman Avatar
March 21, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Loved this one! Congrats on the win.
Taylor Avatar
March 20, 2013 at 4:53 PM
Congrats, Ray. Well done. Nice going. Ralph
Hunter Avatar
March 19, 2013 at 6:18 AM
Congrats with your great win!
Mannan Avatar
March 19, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Many congrats for this babey write and win.
A   Avatar
March 18, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Ray, thanks for the chuckle and awesome poem.. always~ LINDA
Freeman Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Congratulations on #2 Ray. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 8:52 AM
Congrats Ray on another big win ..and 2nd place too..enjoy this wonderful victory win as I have enjoyed your write.. congrats ..again and again..luv.. "Sweetheart"
Foster Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 12:52 AM
Very clever, I think children would like this. congratulations on your success....cheers Margaret
Dietrich Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 10:35 AM
This was very delightful. No wonder Dane Ann liked it so much Congatulations.Andrea
Devonshire Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Very cute poem, Ray! Congratulations on taking second place in Dane Ann's contest. Love, Carolyn
Belt Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 6:40 AM
Congrats on your placement.....Larry
White Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 5:51 AM
Nice picture of friendship Congrats to you
Clark Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 5:42 AM
Congratulaions Ray, A superb verse!!! Best Jeralynn
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March 20, 2010 at 5:05 AM
Ray, Congratulations on your success in my contest. I really love this one. I know what it feels like to love a chicken that much! Excellent emotion capture. Smiles, Dane Ann
Kopp Avatar
March 17, 2010 at 9:21 AM
I enjoyed reading your works today.
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