Birds of a Feather

Opposites may hold attraction
But lack lasting satisfaction.
Frequently push comes to shove.
In comes hate and out goes love.

Animals in fights and fleeings
Still are mostly social beings.
In a pinch, at end of tether,
Birds of a feather flock together.

Multitudes of furry creatures
Seem alike in lots of features.
Yet that’s not their point of view,
And they vie to prove this true.

Mockingbirds may sing like parrots.
Horses, rabbits crunch on carrots.
Many species act as one
To lark and run in the sun.
But in times of stormy weather,
Birds of a feather flock together.

Whether cat or dog or ferret,
Each as pet will have its merit.
Yet if all alone, where’er it,
Not a one can grin and bear it.

Humans also seek each other—
Father, mother, sister, brother—
Hither, thither, upper, nether,
Birds of a feather flock together.



~ Harley White
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Ravidas Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 5:26 PM
In Switzerland, the law prohibits to have one Guinea pig. A pair only)
White Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 5:04 AM
That's interesting... What a strange thing to have a law about.
Turner Avatar
January 16, 2016 at 5:14 PM
Unusual concept, very nice,Harley.
White Avatar
January 17, 2016 at 8:35 AM
Thanks for reading the poem... I'm glad you liked it...
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