My Chicken Adventure

My Chicken Adventure
                                 Authored by Chuck Keys


I found a chicken at my door
barely moving on the floor
kind of bony in and out
dirty stinky not proud nor stout

what brought him to my door today
with nothing in hand nor able to lay
I asked "where came you"
replied he  "a land away true"

I asked "friend or foe this fine day"
replied he, "I am here to dine n' stay"
another mouth to feed and care for
maybe I need to show him the door

thinking of dinner for myself, " hmm" said I
"should I eat the chicken with potatoes and peas?"
so happy and gleeful he smiled so free
Thinking maybe wouldn't be eaten by me

Hungry as I was, riled at my noisy uninvited guest
i looked at him, thinking, maybe he should be my quest.
Fried, baked, barbecued or soup?
He was destined to my food group.

I ate him.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/30/2025 9:58:00 AM
Dang man
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Date: 12/9/2023 2:49:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 11/5/2022 1:14:00 PM
The positive I find is that, at least you Didn't hate him.' Most p c in todays Estimation i'd say; that avoids any type Of unnecesscery 'flap' surrounding the Contest Chuck.'
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Date: 10/14/2015 10:49:00 PM
Enjoyed funny, except for the chicken
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Date: 6/18/2010 11:20:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Chuck. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/14/2010 1:18:00 PM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 6/14/2010 12:56:00 PM
This is a wonderful piece, a well deserved feature! Accept my colorful congrats. Keep your pens dancing to the drumbeat of your passion. You are such a wonderful poet. With love, Adeleke
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Date: 6/14/2010 12:49:00 PM
Congrats Chuck on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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Date: 6/13/2010 7:10:00 PM
Congrats Chuck on the featured write. Vince
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Date: 6/13/2010 6:33:00 PM
Liked this the first time I read it. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 6/12/2010 3:57:00 PM
ah, yes, I remember this one!!! Time to see a new one now!
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Date: 6/7/2010 1:20:00 PM
Here I am reading this one again, lovely image and supper. Smiles to the poor chicken who ended up at the wrong door. Loved your poem. Have yourself a nice one,..p.d.
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Date: 5/19/2010 8:26:00 AM
Well, Welcome to PoetrySoup Chuck and thank you so much for your recent comment. This write is wonderful and reads like a limerick ... are you familar with the poet, Edgar Guest? This excellent write reminds me very much of his writing. Hope you're having a wonderful spring and thanks again for bringing your talent to the Soup !!
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Date: 5/17/2010 4:30:00 PM
goodness a true "blue meanie!" LOL but a boeny chicken couldn't be too tastey? Light & Love and thanks for the great comment on my verse!
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Date: 5/14/2010 2:12:00 PM
Got a chuckle out of this one. Nice use of rhyme. Thank you for sharing your poem with us and for your kind words on mine. Keep that pen flowing. Karen
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Date: 4/27/2010 10:23:00 AM
sounds funny---and good, fresh chicken
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Date: 4/26/2010 5:12:00 PM
Great read Chuck. Had me guessing all the way to the end. I love fried chicken...Terry - Thanks for the kind words for my poem.
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Date: 4/19/2010 3:33:00 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Chuck. If you would like to have more of your poetry read please limit your postings to 3-5 poems per day. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/18/2010 10:44:00 PM
hahaha. the last line was too good!! This is cute. HOpe to see you post more. LUv, andrea
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Date: 4/18/2010 6:26:00 PM
nice one, have a good one
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Date: 4/18/2010 2:05:00 PM
Funny---Enjoyed thanks and have a wonderful day, S.k.a.t.
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Date: 4/18/2010 2:02:00 PM
Welcome to the Poetry Soup Family of poets.. enjoyed reading this creative write..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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