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Don'T Worry, Be Happy : I Am a Kiskadee

I am a fearless Kiskadee Sitting on a branch of this tree Singing my theme song happily With a Kis Ka Dee Kis Ka Dee I sing my song very sweetly Seeking to make others happy Filling them with ecstasy With its rhythm and melody My message is not to worry Despite how things in life may be Don't let them make you feel crazy At all times, strive to be happy One can state things that are likely But no one knows what things will be So keep your chin up cheerfully And sing Kis Ka Dee Kis Ka Dee. The Great Kiskadee (Pitangus Sulpharatus) is indigenous to Central and South America, the Caribbean and Southern Texas.

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Jan Allison

Date: 5/15/2015 7:17:00 PM

lovely personification poem - it may be worth soup mailing Andrea to see if she will accept a bird not on the list:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Beharry
Date: 5/16/2015 3:16:00 PM

Jan, thanks again! It would not be fair to others who may have wanted to submit an entry on a bird not on the list but refrained from doing so. As I said, I am happy with my poem. In my tropical environment, I see and hear these birds all the time. I have always been impressed by the vigour and vitality of their song, and I tried to express it in this poem. Cheers!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/16/2015 6:11:00 AM

contact her and see John:-) hugs jan xx

John Beharry
Date: 5/15/2015 8:06:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. I composed this with the intention of entering her contest. It was only after I checked that I realized that my bird was not on her list. She stated explicitly that she was only accepting entries based on her list. Personally, I think there should be no restrictions on the type of bird. However, it is her contest. I am very happy with my poem nevertheless. Best regards!