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Henpecking

Want an easy lay? said the rooster to the hen He was being straight she had gone quite gay and could lay in any position she wanted except sideways She did it in the coop mostly around the hay Not once a month on any given day she only dwells for a moment when a hand takes her lays away Instead of clutching at straws She’s up for life today never produces a chick Sits on eggshells it beats the tray Broody little thing I like her type sunny side up anyway By David Kavanagh

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/24/2024 11:09:00 AM

Hi David, I have also been on and off soup for a while as business pressures called for due diligence. Congratulations on POTD. Tend to agree with Jan, don't like eggs much, but hubby and I had breakfast at a cute little cafeteria this morning and their omelette was parfait! Eggs hand picked from the hay in the coop where broody chickens lay!!!!! Hugs, Jennifer.

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/24/2024 12:44:00 PM

I didn’t get POTD for this one, Anaya was referring to a comment she seen me make on a POTD, how very nice Jennifer (parfait) sounds really light and tasty, I’m delighted you stopped by to comment on this one, of course a lot of tongue in cheek going on around the coop, still I can’t help feeling on the face of it, that chickens get a raw deal, cheers David

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/21/2024 10:35:00 AM

David saw you on potd, glad you're posting again! a humorous one. Too long since your last soupmail leaving us for a bit. Glad you're back~ xhugs

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/21/2024 12:13:00 PM

Lol. I'll check it out!

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/21/2024 12:03:00 PM

Heya Anaya, just trying to ease my way back into the soup (god help me) thanks so much for Kind words and welcome back, my post yesterday is probably more the David you remember cheers!

Di11y Da11y

Date: 7/21/2024 10:35:00 AM

Took more than one read to tune in (perhaps some auto offence to override from the title ha). A sweet innocence to the hen, with that moments ponder at the disappearance of her eggs yet ready to greet each day with a smile (I mean whatever the beak equivalent is) and determined optimism. I used to live in a place that had 2 elderly domestic geese - the female still layed without a chance of it hatching and the male swam with a younger pair and played uncle - cute but sad (she was furious!)

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/21/2024 11:59:00 AM

Heya Dilly! Yeah hens don’t seem to mind their eggs disappearing, they just keep laying and don’t bear any grudges either, it really is weird behaviour from a human pov, always a little more depth when we start scratching the surface, even in this lighthearted one, ha yeah a beak smile with hens teeth doesn’t paint a nice picture lol! Cheers David

Lin Lane

Date: 7/21/2024 9:41:00 AM

That broody hen would do herself a favor by staying away from peckers... if she's a smart chick. Telling those roosters, "Cockadoodle DON'T!" I'm not much of an egg eater either. Nice write, David. A titch out of the norm for you, but you set your own norm.

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/21/2024 1:40:00 PM

Sorry ladies I missed the thread expanding, peckers lol! I get it Lin, I think most people are copping on too, or will give in time!

Lin Lane
Date: 7/21/2024 10:42:00 AM

You aren't butting in, Jan. Some peckers are just out for themselves, pretending they want to bring peace to the site. I'd call that hypocrisy when the intent is exactly the opposite. There's nothing wrong with stating an opinion as long as it doesn't slander or hurt another poet.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/21/2024 10:15:00 AM

sorry for butting in but I am creased up at your banter lol:-) hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/21/2024 10:14:00 AM

She is better off without them (peckers) Lin, who needs them when you can lay yourself lol, yes a little out of the norm for me, but my muse has been scrambled of late, I’m just trying to put it back together with whatever I can, thanks again, cheers David

Jan Allison

Date: 7/21/2024 9:20:00 AM

was it an easy lay lol you had me smiling from the moment i read the poem - love the title too David - I'm not a fan of eggs (fried eggs especially) but got scrambled ones for tea tonight with smoked salmon for a treat lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 7/21/2024 10:14:00 AM

I get royalties every month - not a lot now but its never been about the money - but yes with the book sales on the island I am well in profit after deduction of my costs lol - but of course its just poop and we are told poetry doesnt sell lol:-) hugs jan xx

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/21/2024 10:09:00 AM

Wow the royalties must be pouring in Jan, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon for tea, (beans and toast for me) lol, glad this one gave you a smile, thanks so much for stopping by, cheers David