L Milton Hankins Poet Quintain (English)

Blue Jay

Ah, when the window feeder is set in place 
Crested male blue jay hastens to call and feed, 
So bossy, chattering, giving smaller birds no space 
Such unnecessary ruckus over bits of suet and seed 
Blue jay, the bully, seems to have an inner complex need.   


Written April 1, 2021

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Maurice Rigoler April 2, 2021 at 6:52 PM I came to that "bully" conclusion about bluejays long ago. We have plenty of them in all seasons in New England. I've seen them scare squirrels off bird feeders! They truly are the hogs of birddom. Because of them bird feeder makers have had to construct feeders they can't enter or feed from. / Maurice L Milton Hankins April 2, 2021 at 7:33 PM And, in a way, that's a shame. They are only birds, and they do what they do instinctively. I suppose they are overly-territorial. Anyway, I wish they wouldn't be so greedy and could develop a bit of empathy for the smaller birds. Thanks, Maurice, for the read and the valuable observation.

Robert Pettit April 2, 2021 at 8:33 AM Nice poem about those pesky little birds who used to poke at the strawberries growing in my late mother's garden. L Milton Hankins April 2, 2021 at 9:01 AM Beautiful birds, but a real pain.

Gershon Wolf April 1, 2021 at 7:57 PM You've analyzed the blue jay perfectly there, methinks. I don't think therapy would do him much good, however. lol. L Milton Hankins April 1, 2021 at 8:06 PM True, Gershon. I just don't like bullies--human or animal kingdom, period. Glad you got a laugh out of my poem.

Jennifer Fenn April 1, 2021 at 6:50 PM Hi L Milton! This poem fits blue jays to the letter! It's funny, and anyone who has observed these bird hooligans will think so too. L Milton Hankins April 1, 2021 at 8:06 PM Thanks, Jennifer. I think they probably will. I've watched them a lot through my kitchen window. They are some operators!

Susan Ashley April 1, 2021 at 6:25 PM The blue jay does embody assertive - if not aggressive - beauty, but I've seen jays get bullied by shiny black grackles and I always find myself cheering for the jays! :) A wonderful poem, L MILTON, with a great last line! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan L Milton Hankins April 1, 2021 at 8:05 PM Thanks so much, Susan. They do make me so mad when they chase the little finches and titmice away. I appreciated your kind comment.