I Bought a Silken Parrot

I bought a silken parrot I bought a silken parrot to adorn my bedroom wall A mirror to the opulence now hanging in the hall A mockery, oh some may say, vicarious indeed Not slowing down the impetus of what I think I need Some often question, why does he exult at some new find I say to fill the massive chasm growing in my mind Now you may think, what does this mean, he’s out there with the birds My answer is, blame Johnny H., it was his choice of words 8/15/18 For the Eight Word Challenge-8 Poetry Contest Sponsored by John Hamilton