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Flamingo Buzzards

Flamingo Buzzards


Our buzzards and flamingos...mismatched as can be,
tho each have wings and feet, the buzzard is compact:
flamingos, tall and slim, scoop shrimp so charmingly,
while buzzards from the air, hunt prey to be attacked.

Somehow, this hobby recently appeared to merge
the grizzly buzzard, sleek flamingo...make one bird.
Whatever spurred them on to have this sudden urge?
Combining these two species seems to be absurd.

Used as lawn ornaments, most oft on Halloween,
in groups of two or three, they're noticed right away.
Our eyes become confused absorbing what is seen;
this combination is unique...not nature's way.

Now, how did this spread 'round as a creative feat,
to merge such varied species, post online the guides
on how to join together birds with wings and feet
with nothing else in common?  Logic overrides!


Sandra M. Haight

Form: Iambic Hexameter (12 syllables, 6 feet per line)

These crazy crafts have become very popular.
Just type 'flamingo buzzards' on your Internet
search bar, and you will see them.
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Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 21, 2019 at 1:20 PM
Sweet! I love it! I want one(some) ;) Good luck in the contest Sandra!
Haight Avatar
January 21, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Thanks, Maureen, for the positive comment! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra
Devonshire Avatar
January 21, 2019 at 12:12 PM
Sandra, I live in Florida and have yet to see these lawn ornaments here, so I had no idea! What a strange combo, eh? Enjoyed your lighthearted poem and it should do well in the contest. Too bad the judge can't see the photo you posted. It wowed me! Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn
Haight Avatar
January 21, 2019 at 12:20 PM
Thanks, Carolyn, for your supportive comment. I had fun with this. You can find these on the Web by searching 'flamingo buzzards'. Hugs, Sandra
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