Herds of Birds
I started with a canary,
A happy little fellow
Who loved to sing and chirp at me.
He really was quite mellow.
Then I joined a bird club
To learn more about his care.
I found that owners of only one bird
Were, apparently, something rare.
Then our club held a spring auction,
All the birds there were so nice.
When no one else would start the bid
My hand shot up, once or twice.
I didn't see how anyone
Could not bid on such lovely birds.
Next thing you know I've aquired nine,
Now one bird had become herds.
My spare bedroom has no bed now.
There just wasn't room for it.
The three large bird cages I have
Make it quite a tight fit.
So what was once a single bird
Is now a menagerie.
I have a large cage for each breed,
Canary, finch and budgie.
There's another auction coming soon
And I hate to think I must go
Because though I don't intend to buy more
I probably will, you know.
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