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Nature's No Motherly Love

the cuckoo in spring
needs to suss out homely nest
comes with baring gifts...
adoption not an option
a brood parasite in lieu 

17/2/2022
Entered a Brian Strand Tanka contest.

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Carolyn Devonshire

February 3, 2021 at 10:05 AM

Can't help but wonder which bird laid its eggs in another bird's nest. Maybe this happens regularly? I doubt there are many humans who would welcome the orphaned egg/bird into their homes. Compelling thoughts. Hugs, Carolyn

Anitha Jayasankar

February 1, 2021 at 1:40 AM

Loved this Harry. I have heard of brood parasites, but don't know more. Will search and find. Nature's No Motherly love... apt title. Nice Tanka. God bless ~ Ani

Richard Lamoureux

January 31, 2021 at 8:04 AM

I like how you express yourself Harry. Top shelf stuff my friend.

Angela Crabtree

January 30, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Great poem, harry. I don't know much about the cuckoo. Your poem makes me want to learn more :)

Mystic Rose Rose

January 30, 2021 at 12:28 PM

Birds are strange creatures Harry, then again so are we lol, thanks for the read, God bless !

Sara Kendrick

January 29, 2021 at 4:53 AM

Interesting work. Interesting bird. We have several birds over here that steal nest and then one called a Brown headed cowbird that lays its eggs in a nest for another bird family to raise. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara