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Mother Hen Adopts a Baby

She gives a cluck, cluck
Babies run for they could be out of luck
One baby stumbles and falls
Tripping over his big paws

Gathering all them under
Cover, with her feather's asunder
This mother hen tries to pull them in
One baby can't fit doesn't even blend

For he's adopted don't you see
Totally different from those three
Under the feathers free from harm
There he's kept very warm

What's so different do you suppose
About this one that under her wings repose
Why he's got a nose, long floppy ears
Feet that are huge with padded paws for gear

(I saw this picture of a mother hen that had adopted a puppy and had him under her and 
since I am adopted I thought of using this for a poem.)

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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 9/16/2009 5:36:00 AM

OH, my goodness, Sara, You have really written a most lovely poem here. I have a rooster that "adops" chicks and tries to keep him under hiw wings even when they are half grown and no longer fit. He is "Little Buddy, the surrogate chick daddy" But this poem tops all! Thanks for sharing. It is wonderful! Lovingly, Dane

John Patrick Robbins Aka Gonzo

Date: 9/16/2009 1:23:00 AM

Its always good to hear what inspers someone to write a poem good a and warm write. keep writting

Cecil Hickman

Date: 9/15/2009 9:47:00 PM

a touching piece that shows love is beyond everything I have two adopted daughters or I should say acquired, they were given to me to love and cherish to which I do. blessings...cecil

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/15/2009 4:51:00 PM

need to do one for the soldiers, sleeping in the sandy beds

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/15/2009 4:49:00 PM

nicely done mother, cute, that picture was too cute.

Moonbee Canady

Date: 9/15/2009 4:32:00 PM

Pure Pleasure To Read... And What an Endearing Story... Loved It... And Oh... Thank You Sara for your Generous Comment... Keep Faithful Forever MoonBee