Drop Dead Gorgeous

flamingo boa
                                 buzzard with a fashion knack
                                      pink is the new black





January 10th 2018

Buzzards and Flamingos Poetry Contest
Anthony Slausin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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May Avatar
January 26, 2019 at 5:52 AM
Actually I think pink and black go well together, very nice my friend! Thank you for your your giggles on my post there are so many poems here, I wish I could read them all but I am getting older and slower so it takes me longer to get around with my poet walker.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 26, 2019 at 7:58 AM
Thank you! ..."poet walker", I like that. Me too. Maybe a scooter... ;) xomo!
Smith Avatar
January 17, 2019 at 11:21 AM
Who's the buzzard? The Boa? Good one Maureen...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 17, 2019 at 9:31 PM
Oh, boas do make the best boas. Lil heavy.
Medders Tobechi Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 11:39 AM
Love the way you did this. Great ideas and comparisons. GL in the contest.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 8:24 AM
Thank you Janis! I had a lot of fun ;))) xomo!
Wolf Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 11:12 AM
Takes the edge off the buzzard, I must say! :) gw
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 8:22 AM
And lends it to the flamingo ;) xo...mo!
Roper Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 8:39 PM
Nicely done, Maureen,love the imagery. Hugs Eve ~`*
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 11:04 PM
Thank you :) xomo!
Dietrich Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 8:06 PM
this is cute as the dickens!!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 11:40 PM
Thank you!! ;) xomo
One Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 12:40 PM
Haha.. nice and clever..
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 11:39 PM
Thank you! :)) xomo
Mcferran Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 8:13 PM
Hahahaha! This is hilarious!! ;D LOVE it!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 7:47 AM
Tee Hee! ;)) Thank you Rhona! xomo
Hauser  Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 11:54 AM
:0)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 12, 2019 at 7:48 AM
;o)
Y. Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 8:48 AM
Lol! Maureen, Good title and great lines! I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 9:11 AM
Thank you Alexis! :) xomo
Byrne Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 11:58 PM
beautiful crafting.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 9:09 AM
Thank you David :)) xomo
Ashley Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 11:35 PM
Wow! What a fashion statement! Your imagination is amazing, Mo. I love this.. the title and your fantastical haiku. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my lovely friend.. ~Susan
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 9:09 AM
Giggles and Love! ;))) Thank you my dear Susan! xomo <3
Rose  Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 7:34 PM
always loved boas of any color, so classy and sassy, Nice poem Maureen, gl in the contest,
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 8:20 AM
Me too ;) Thank you! xomo
Bauer Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 4:46 PM
ha! hilarious, maureen! best of luck in the contest...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Thank you Ilene! :) xomo!
Raven Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 3:02 PM
Hi Maureen, love the content. Hoping you do well in the contest. Reads like a winner. This wonderful Haikdopaint some strange and funny visions in my head. Have a wonderful Thursday. hugs....Mike. XX
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 8:57 AM
Thank you Mike! :))) xomo!
Cunningham Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 12:51 PM
My mum used to say, pink makes the boys wink. Good luck. Tom.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 8:58 AM
Makes me wink wearing it! ;) Thank you Tom, xomo!
Onclaud Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 11:39 AM
the new glamour is on...so imaginative, mau... huggs
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 8:59 AM
I would so wear a flamingo stole (well artificial of course) ;) xomo!
Green Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 9:05 AM
This was cool, quite feathery. : ) Best wishes my friend.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 9:07 AM
Yeah, you know me ;p Hugs & thank you! xomo
Sands Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 8:23 AM
Great one Maureen! :) Good luck in the contest !
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Thank you Heidi! :) xomo!
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