David Fisher Poet Rhyme

Bird Flew

Conmen squawk,
‘Fear our Bird Flu,
And that we know
What’s best for you.’
So bird flew.

For bird knew
That what men do
Is nothing new.
Open minds are few,
Thinking’s voodoo;
And what’s true
Goes up the flue.
So bird flew.

Yes, bird flew.
Because bird knew
It’s not the first time,
History rhymes,
Since man can’t learn
And always gets burned.
All this bird knew;
So, bird flew.

Bird flu.
They’ll say it’s a thing,
Say they’re not joking,
And people will do
What they’re told to do.
They’ll peck at false seeds
Planted in their mind,
Twenty four seven,
It happens each time.
This phony Bird Flu,
Bird knew;
So, bird flew.

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Duke Beaufort February 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM David, you certainly caged a pun! It's a shame this virus has required us to kill off so many flocks of hens and ducks. There was a large duck farm on Long Island that was euthanized. That farm will likely go out of business. The larger problem is mass farming of animals and the potential for disease. The scientists are saying the virus doesn't seem to be spreading to humans easily...so we're lucky about that for now. Tough on egg prices for a while. We're lucky eggs can't be hoarded easily. Nonetheless, I'm recommending everyone keep a refrigerated trailer of eggs just in case. David Fisher February 23, 2025 at 6:48 AM Thanks Duke for your humor in the first sentence! And I appreciate your ponderings with these themes. There's also too much money being created that ends up chasing the same amount/or fewer goods(lets kill some fowl because of an unseen virus-that's what causes egg inflation they claim, lol!) The masters of money and media are a sneaky bunch.

Hilda Greenhough January 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM Lol. Take two aspirin and call me in the morning doesn't work well for birds. I enjoy your humor.

Alesia Leach January 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM I love how this poem builds a sense of tension and layers it with a biting commentary on human behavior and manipulation.

Panagiota Romios January 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM Dearest David,People throughout the world are dweebs! Not only visible illness do people buy. But they love conspiracy theories, my oh my! I have taken a few days off and I am xxreevaluating if I’m coming back. Thank you for reading me and respecting me.. There won’t be any bird flu vaccine.relax. I promise)) Great poem! Hugs, Pangie David Fisher January 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM Thanks Pangie for all your thoughts on this stuff. I'm not sure if I like the flew/flu angle more than the warning on more insanity. It looks like your back, so it's settled.

Ray Zottola January 12, 2025 at 8:31 AM So right you are!!! Creative thinking at its best. David Fisher January 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM Thanks for your kind words, Ray. Glad you liked the poem.

Sam Kauffman January 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM Very clever and witty, David. Love the play on words. Thanks for sharing this whimsical yet poignant poem so skillfully written. Blessings for the new year to you! David Fisher January 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM Thanks so much Sam. Nothing like flew, flu, and a bit of flue comingled in a poem. Happy New Year.

Alesia Leach January 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM Your poem is clever, poignant, and laced with sharp wit. Your wordplay between "bird flu" and "bird flew" is engaging and thought-provoking. Very enjoyable read. David Fisher January 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM Thanks Alesia, for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it.