Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Narrative

I Believe In Unicorns

Now don't think me mad
Or one of those crazy chicks
Because I believe that Unicorns
Really did exist
Don't roll your eyes
Or make that face
Just humour me
And I will make my case
You see I was one of "those"
A horse crazed girl
And for my grade six science fair
The Horse
Its history I did unfurl
From the dog sized Eocene Eohippus 
Family lines that include the Tapir
To lineage linked to the Rhinoceros 
I ask
Can you assert without fear
That an equine beast with a single horn
In the forest did not disappear
As the rhino's horn is made of hair
It is possible no fossils would be found
So on my faith that The Unicorn
Did exist (and might still)
I firmly stand my ground.

17.04.13

Composed for Julia Ward's
A Mythical Creature Contest
N/A

Submitted to Line Gauthier's
Another 2017 Stunner Poetry Contest
2nd Place

Submitted to Rob Carmack's
Screwed XX Poetry Contest
3rd place

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Michael Burch November 23, 2019 at 11:25 PM I agree that this is a charming tale. However, I did find one line a bit clunky to the modern ear: Its history I did unfurl Perhaps consider something like: I gave this new idea a whirl ... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 24, 2019 at 8:21 AM I am fascinated how poems are received, I don't know why this is one of top poems, perhaps the title is a curiosity. Not one of my best in my opinion. That line is "a bit clunky to the modern ear", but that's why I love it, humour me, a scholastic feel to it ~ a school science fair project. ;) Thank you for checking out my page Michael! xomo

Greg Gaul February 13, 2019 at 6:45 PM I believing in believing too. Take our fantasy and hope away and we fall in the abyss. Well penned expository on the passion all poets must have to believe. Believe in something. Congratulations.

Dale Gregory Cozart February 13, 2019 at 10:09 AM This is charming. Congrats.

Rob Carmack February 12, 2019 at 10:46 PM This is not the only world or reality, it's just the one most are trapped in, so Unicorns are alive and well. Congrats on your win, and thanks for supporting my contest. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 13, 2019 at 8:21 AM Ha, I like that :))) I believe in the possibility. Thank you so much Rob! xomo

Anne-Lise Andresen April 20, 2018 at 4:38 AM - Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest, Maureen :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 20, 2018 at 6:30 AM Thank you Anne-Lise :) I'm thrilled! xomo!

Susan Gentry April 19, 2018 at 9:30 PM Congratulations on your win! You make an excellent case. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 20, 2018 at 6:28 AM Thank you! Seems logical to me ;) xomo!

Line Gauthier April 19, 2018 at 4:49 PM Thanks for entering my contest, Maureen, with this adorable whimsical poem. Congrats on your silver medal win. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 19, 2018 at 7:36 PM Yay! Thank you so much! Saddling up my unicorn for a victory lap :) xomo!

Patricia Cresswell September 4, 2017 at 7:15 AM So do I! Just because you can't see it does not mean it does not exist. Well written, makes sense. Patricia Cresswell September 4, 2017 at 3:11 PM Your argument is well grounded. One of my favourites; I read the book too. I have a dvd of the film so whenever I need a dose of believing I watch it. I believe in dragons too. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 4, 2017 at 9:44 AM I make a pretty good argument huh? ;) the film The Last Unicorn an all time fave... Love your visits! xomo

Roof Missing August 5, 2017 at 2:11 PM Well Maureen, I did catch Chameleon in Tanzania (while in the Peace Corps in 64-66) that was over a foot and a half long that had a large single tusk on its nose. You would have liked him I bet as he could change many colors, from bright green to mottled brown with black specks. Also he turned black with bright yellow patches if he was upset. I didn't try to ride him though! :-) Want to speculate on the evolutionary advantage of a horn? Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 5, 2017 at 2:47 PM *giggle* chameleons are fantastic creatures! So many uses for a horn, I couldn't begin to speculate! ;) Thanks for the visit!

Kai Michael Neumann May 5, 2017 at 1:07 AM And so you should stand your ground. I believe in Fairy Queens. And modern science is just another paradigm... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 5, 2017 at 7:52 AM Thank you! All hope is lost when possibility is lost too ;) xomo!

Anne-Lise Andresen April 27, 2017 at 1:04 PM - A lovely poem, Maureen :) - I think they exist ... just like fairies ... I wish and believe :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 27, 2017 at 3:48 PM :D ya never know! xomo!

Mubarika Sami April 24, 2017 at 3:49 PM I love it! Great poem, Maureen Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 25, 2017 at 6:13 AM ;D thank you!

John Herlihy April 24, 2017 at 2:40 PM Even if they only exist in the mind, they still exist in all their enchantment. Lovely. John Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 25, 2017 at 6:13 AM I must agree ;) xomo!

Joseph May April 24, 2017 at 11:44 AM You made your case well Maureen.. A7.. Joseph May April 24, 2017 at 11:45 AM 7

Janice Canerdy April 24, 2017 at 9:01 AM I LOVE what you've done with this prompt, Maureen! Janice Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 24, 2017 at 11:15 AM Tee hee, Thank You Janice! ;) xomo!

Emile Pinet April 23, 2017 at 6:43 PM This one is very well stitched together with style and humor, brought together by your poetic soul. Unicorns are the embodiment of magic in its most wondrous form. What's not to believe?Emile. #7 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 24, 2017 at 11:14 AM Thank you Emile, your wonderful comments always a joy xomo!

Sandra Haight April 20, 2017 at 4:26 PM Love your poem, Maureen! Your logic works very well! Best wishes for the contest! 7 Sandra Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 21, 2017 at 11:44 AM Thank you Sandra! :) xomo

Poetprentice Dupins April 18, 2017 at 12:55 PM Great write Mo! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 18, 2017 at 3:35 PM Thankya dude! ;) xomo

Jannie Breedt April 18, 2017 at 9:22 AM Yes off course. Over here they are all over the place. Ha ha. Crazy chic Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 18, 2017 at 10:30 AM Howling LOL! Awesome ;)

Andrea Dietrich April 16, 2017 at 8:40 PM I believe in them too, Maureen. I even had two chapbooks named after them!! WEll done. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 18, 2017 at 10:31 AM ;)

Duke Beaufort April 16, 2017 at 5:06 PM You make a really good case for this. The last time I was in the Museum of Natural History in NY, they had set up the floor as a platogram. I think we should break in one night and add unicorns!! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 16, 2017 at 8:21 PM Giggle ;) that's one way to change history! Love it xomo

John Michaels April 16, 2017 at 4:23 AM I really like this one - you compose your argument well!! I especially liked the "crazy chicks / exist" lines. Good luck with the contest! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 16, 2017 at 7:20 AM Giggle* me too lol, I hope it's not too "rhymey" for the contest, I just can't resist... Thanks John! :) xomo

Running Wolves April 15, 2017 at 7:35 PM Hey anything is possible... nicely written. ... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 15, 2017 at 8:02 PM Tee hee ;) xomo!

Old Man Emu April 15, 2017 at 5:53 PM My my, I have read a few other of your poems, you are very good at this. Imaginative write. Cheers Craig Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 15, 2017 at 8:01 PM Oh wow, thank you Craig :) Cheers to you! xomo

Mike Hauser April 15, 2017 at 2:25 PM Love it! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 15, 2017 at 4:40 PM ;D

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