Laura Leiser Poet Ode

Ode To a Flamingo

You strut with pink, exotic flair
an exaggerated bird with Picasso shape
your wandering neck and abstract beak
bend and toggle, squawk and pace
your splindly legs cause a rumor
wildly fascinating and long on humor
asleep, adoring a one legged stance
unique, you deserve a second glance.

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Gershon Wolf October 20, 2020 at 5:36 PM Love your phrasing and rhyming, Laura. Lovely penned. Kudos, Gershon Laura Leiser October 20, 2020 at 5:59 PM Thanks so much, Gershon! :)

John Watt October 19, 2020 at 8:14 PM I just loved your line "an exaggerated bird with Picasso shape". Big congrats on your win, Laura! I feel this is a perfect write for our home town where the flamingos greet the visitors at the front gate of the zoo! Enjoyed this very much. Laura Leiser October 20, 2020 at 5:58 PM Thanks so much for your kind comments, John! I truly appreciate your support! :)

Andrea Dietrich October 16, 2020 at 6:56 PM this is fantastic wow, she chose GREAT top winners. congrats

Sam Kauffman October 16, 2020 at 12:09 PM Charming, descriptive, and fun all wrapped up in pink feathers! Ah, for a "second glance." Sending you congratulations and harvest blessings. Laura Leiser October 16, 2020 at 12:15 PM Sorry glad you liked this one, Sam! Thanks for stopping by! :)

Linda Alice Fowler October 16, 2020 at 5:51 AM Back to say congratulations on the win Laura! Linda Laura Leiser October 16, 2020 at 12:16 PM Thanks, Linda! :)

Linda Alice Fowler October 14, 2020 at 6:53 AM I, like Michelle, love the Picasso reference! Such splendid ode, and with humor. Nicely penned! Linda Laura Leiser October 14, 2020 at 9:36 AM Thank you, Linda. I’m so glad you liked this! I think flamingos look so funny! :)

Michelle Faulkner October 11, 2020 at 12:26 PM I love how you brought flamingos to life, they are a Picasso like bird! Laura Leiser October 12, 2020 at 8:18 PM Thanks for commenting, Michelle! Glad you liked this! :)

Suzanne Jones October 10, 2020 at 1:19 AM Really enjoyed your ode which demanded to be read out loud! A very accurate description which captured the quirkiness and humour of the flamingo. Laura Leiser October 10, 2020 at 7:49 AM Thank you, Suzanne! So glad you enjoyed this! :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler October 3, 2020 at 10:23 PM I enjoyed this beautiful ode, with its charming descriptions very much, Laura. Best of wishes for the contest. :) Laura Leiser October 4, 2020 at 6:41 AM Thank you, Evelyn! So happy you enjoyed this! :)

Rico Leffanta October 3, 2020 at 11:42 AM I can tell you have seen the bird! Aloha! Rico Laura Leiser October 3, 2020 at 1:25 PM Yes, I have, Rico. They are fascinating birds to observe! Thanks for the comment. :)

Silent One October 3, 2020 at 10:04 AM A very good ode to a flamboyant bird. Laura Leiser October 3, 2020 at 10:37 AM Thank you, dear Silent One! You are ever so encouraging to me and I truly appreciate it! :)