Tania Kitchin Poet Personification

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Herring Gull

I am known as a sky rat, or a beach thief,
most call me a seagull and a nuisance.
I love to fly across the ocean freely, soaring with
my wings spread while darting into the water.
I see a photographer, maybe I will be featured,
instead I go unnoticed as whales are surfacing.
My eyes are keen as I search for crustaceans.
Feeling bored I decide to move onto the beach.
I tease humans with my little show and dance,
always winning a few scraps for my troubles.
No one knows my struggles to exist with my flock,
we squabble, fight and bully for food until bloodshed.
Crabs are our delicacy, it’s like finding the jackpot.
I will win you over with my beauty and charisma,
until you leave me with your lunch as you swim. 
It then becomes all mine, except for the wrappers.
Yes, my reputation precedes me again!

7/09/2020

Contest: Bird Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Aditi Mishra July 26, 2020 at 5:38 AM I find the sounds and flights of seagulls really fascinating. Love the journey of this one Tania. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :) Tania Kitchin July 26, 2020 at 7:38 AM Thank you Aditi!

Andrea Dietrich July 17, 2020 at 8:21 PM this is adorable. Love the line about the wrappers!! BIG congrats, Tania. Tania Kitchin July 17, 2020 at 8:48 PM Thank you Andrea :)

Constance La France July 16, 2020 at 4:04 AM Tania, congratulations on your win in my bird contest with this excellent poem, a FAV for me and I like the image too _Constance Tania Kitchin July 16, 2020 at 5:10 AM Thank you Constance for your wonderful comments and the fav! :) The pic was taken by my husband at the beach, we enjoyed watching the seagull and his shenanigans!

JC Brul July 13, 2020 at 1:40 AM Lovely dear Tania. Congratulations on your TOP WIN..A FAVE>>> Tania Kitchin July 13, 2020 at 5:08 AM Thank you and thanks for the fav!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 12, 2020 at 11:00 PM Back with congratulations!!! Hugs! xomo :))) Tania Kitchin July 13, 2020 at 5:08 AM Thank you Mo! hugs

Eve Roper July 12, 2020 at 9:28 PM Great imagery and info on the sea gull. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Tania Kitchin July 13, 2020 at 5:08 AM Thank you Eve, hugs

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 9, 2020 at 5:58 PM I am a fan of the Herring Gull, and of this poem :))) I just shared on FB a video of a Herring Gull on a busy city sidewalk swallowing a huge rat, whole, so impressive. ! My best to you in the contest, xomo! Tania Kitchin July 9, 2020 at 6:22 PM Thank you MO, I love herring gulls as well. They always get a bad rap though! Gorgeous birds, the pic with my poem my husband took when we were at the beach.