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Hen House Considerations

In hen house light there shines a single beam. I sleep walk--not so sure this is a dream. I hear the soft, low clucking that is sound of meditating chickens in this den of peaceful souls. They, themselves, produce a product counted by the twelves, each egg laid in the hay with gentle ease. And now I steal within the dawn to please my appetite for scrambled eggs, a scone and coffee as I read the news alone at breakfast table, gazing at the field. I'm grateful for the hens, their daily yield. When thinking of the hens I think I should provide, perhaps, some music for their good. (Prev. Self-Published)

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Gary Radice

Date: 5/26/2023 12:22:00 AM

Hi Carol. Your words "hear the soft, low clucking that is sound of meditating chickens in this den of peaceful souls" transports me immediately. I can see and hear your poem. Great work. Cheers - Gary

Carol Louise Moon
Date: 5/27/2023 10:03:00 AM

Thank you so much, Gary. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem. And to think that I don't even own or raise chickens! Carol Louise

Jan Allison

Date: 5/14/2023 2:24:00 PM

what a charming poem, Carol Louise - nothing like fresh eggs in the morning... just what music would you provide for nesting hens !! hugs jan xx

Carol Louise Moon
Date: 5/14/2023 5:55:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/14/2023 11:54:00 AM

This is so unique. Was it a dream? So sweet and tranquil !

Carol Louise Moon
Date: 5/14/2023 5:57:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. My muse tells me there's a blurry line between my dreams and my imagination.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/13/2023 8:19:00 AM

Sara, your poetry has beautiful melodic undertones. Very satisfying and well-crafted

Carol Louise Moon
Date: 5/14/2023 5:59:00 PM

Hi Sotto. Im sure you meant to address me, Carol Louise. Thank you for your sincere compliment. I have been enjoying your poems, too.

Andrew John

Date: 5/13/2023 2:13:00 AM

Yes, give them the music! They deserve it - and this deserves reading. Thank you.

Carol Louise Moon
Date: 5/14/2023 5:59:00 PM

Thank you Andrew, for enjoying my quirky poem.