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Hens and Roosters in the barnyard living in symbiotic relationships each searching for kernels of corn. Taking turns with beaks they snip scorned and pecked. What the heck? How hard should it be to get along even when some foul fowl are wrong? Cockadoodle don't squawk at me... Why can't you see peace in the barnyard is a reverie. Squawk squawk...scratch scratch Roosters and hens don't get along Farmer, unlock the gate latch to free those who don't belong. Don't scratch, peck and complain when you don't garner fame. There should be no pecking order Don't point the finger of blame when you don't know the root from which the clawing came or you'll feel the farmer's boot. Don't be misled by words of ruse from roosters or hens on the loose. They're out to suck up the worm in the early morning sun... their charade has just begun. Squawk squawk...scratch scratch Roosters and hens don't get along Farmer, unlock the gate latch to free those who don't belong. Don't tell me this is a fabrication... of a chicken barnyard story. This is merely an observation of things that are not hunky-dory Beware the fox, lurking near feathers ruffled in the barnyard Cockadoodle don't live in fear of a fox, a wolf, a fraud. Keep safe the eggs in your nest Don't leave your children unguarded Outwitting the fox is a test One for which you'll be rewarded. They squawked and squawked scratched and scratched Roosters and hens in the barnyard. "Cockadoodle Don't Will Open the Gate," is the title to a new hen house song.

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Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 10/17/2017 8:05:00 PM

Potent pidzazzalle indeed. Methinks it is safer in the barnyard than outside the gate. Mark Twainish with the potent LL punch. I likes it! Any melody in mind for this? (as in "to the tune of...such and such song?) Cheerduckin's and chicken feed;-) ~ john

Lin Lane
Date: 10/23/2017 4:43:00 PM

I think you may be correct. Thanks, John.

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/15/2017 11:11:00 PM

My late father worked on a chicken farm one summer and used to tell me stories about it. I like eating chicken and I like eggs. However, i do appreciate your feelings for our fellow creatures. Peace and Love Matthew Anish

Lin Lane
Date: 10/23/2017 4:43:00 PM

Thank you.

Russell Sivey

Date: 10/13/2017 8:33:00 AM

You have written such a magnificent metaphor on life between men and women, I can feel it present within all your words herein my friend! I surely enjoyed reading your illustrious poem this morning! What a wondrous piece, Great Work Lin!!

Lin Lane
Date: 10/14/2017 3:43:00 AM

Thank you, Russell.

Darren White

Date: 10/13/2017 1:52:00 AM

GREAT metaphor Lin. Satyrical and cynical. Melikes.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/14/2017 3:43:00 AM

Thank you, Darren.

John Gondolf

Date: 10/12/2017 7:05:00 PM

Lin, I always thought roosters and hens got along; I'm a city boy and not familiar with the barnyard. Guess I have a lot to learn.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/13/2017 1:26:00 AM

They're meant to be metaphors for men and women. Thanks for the read and comment, John.

Tim Smith

Date: 10/12/2017 1:21:00 PM

Haha. Love it Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 10/12/2017 2:21:00 PM

Thanks, Tim. You and Jan are Cockadoodle dooing by commenting.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/12/2017 11:38:00 AM

Powerfully penned link I wonder if your painting inspired this poem but everything in the farmyard sure isn't rosy in fact it's somewhat jaded at times:-( hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2017 4:52:00 PM

If i'd had a daughter she would have been called Jade:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 10/12/2017 12:50:00 PM

Ahh...Jade...the color of envy. Cockadoodle Don't has much to crow about from what he sees.