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Blue and Gold Macaw

Blue and gold Macaw,
bright butterscotch belly    up,
kicks and squawks excitedly
beneath human hands
which give playful tummy rubs!

(I saw a video of this friendly smart
bird enjoying a rubdown from his owner!)

For the Contest: Blue and Gold
Sponsored by Rick Parise

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Samir Georges

Date: 3/14/2011 12:37:00 PM

you know, I generally like to get lost in my musings of grand designs and introspectional writings, and it's as if this practice has formed a wall between myself, and writing of simpler things, pleasant things that make of day a brighter thing. Seems you don't have that problem. P.S thanks for what you said on Tension Waiting, that meant a lot.

James Tate

Date: 3/10/2011 5:28:00 AM

Great description of a rare Macaw.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 3/7/2011 7:05:00 AM

That must've looked so cute! Enjoyed this tanka, Andrea :) & haha speaking of birds, I was literally laughing out loud upon reading your comments :) LOL sorry I was writing that as I thought it-- haha sorry if i sounded confusing-- and umm sorry it wasn't clear-- I ate that piece of meat which suspiciously looked like it came from my grandpa-- haha he was holding a toothpick? so it probably flicked over to my plate?? hahah hence the regurgitated food O.o Eeww --hugs to you & wish you could stay

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/6/2011 2:24:00 PM

Lovely birds and they can be so smart. They can be such vibrant colors and can you imagine a whole pile in the trees. I can picture it now. Good luck in the contest. love phyl

Wilma Neels

Date: 3/5/2011 12:32:00 PM

This must have been a sight to behold Andrea :) really beautiful Tanka, love Wilma

Jack Horne

Date: 3/5/2011 8:20:00 AM

He sounds beautiful to me - and thanks for your knd comments : ) Jack

James Fraser

Date: 3/5/2011 6:17:00 AM

Clever birds indeed Andrea. Good luck in Rick's contest....:)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/4/2011 10:10:00 PM

What could be more beautiful than a colorful bird? Thumbs up! This will do well.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/4/2011 9:50:00 PM

I don't think you have anything to worry about, Andrea. Birds are creatures of nature. All animals are -- even cats. Love, Carolyn

Kash Poet

Date: 3/4/2011 6:28:00 PM

Excellent write!A great entry into the contest.Charles also has written on the MACAW for the contest.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/4/2011 5:36:00 PM

Interesting information Andrea as well as a beautiful entry luv.. good luck in the contest .. birds are brilliant creatures and this macaw seems to have found a great owner ..