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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

Copyright © David Kavanagh | Year Posted 2024

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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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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!

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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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