Dennis Spilchuk Poet Verse

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On Lemmings, Chickens, and Things

On Lemmings, Chickens, and Things

Across the tundra, lemmings race
Toward the cliff, then over the face.

The prevailing theory laments
That this is not mass hysteria
But a judgment miscalculation
In migratory behaviour.

And I watch my neighbours hoarding
Lest they should find themselves wanting,
Epitomes of ascendancy
Clipped to animistic qualities.

Flailing arms scurry to the abyss,
Repeating, “The sky is falling!”
And I, a social misfit, surmise
A deluded prank on the populace.

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Darlene De Beaulieu March 17, 2020 at 2:10 PM Hello Denis Spilchuk, Ym! Te sky never falls. Have a nice day my friend. Be well. Have a nice day my friend. Dennis Spilchuk March 18, 2020 at 4:35 PM Let's hope this isn't acceptable & ensure it doesn't become the norm. Darlene De Beaulieu March 17, 2020 at 5:43 PM Hello Denis yes you are right about that. But the panic does happen and leads to unwelcomed consequences. have a nice evening my friend. Dennis Spilchuk March 17, 2020 at 5:36 PM Thank you Darlene; I know the sky doesn't fall but unnecessary panic can lead to unwelcomed consequences.

Gershon Wolf March 16, 2020 at 10:14 PM Nice take on the madness. Your bemused perspective is a welcome respite from the gnawing nastiness! Thanks, Dennis. :) Gershon Dennis Spilchuk March 17, 2020 at 5:28 PM Thank you Gershon. Sometimes a little humor is required during troubling times like these.

Mystic Rose Rose March 16, 2020 at 5:06 PM Enjoyed your poem Dennis, Dennis Spilchuk March 17, 2020 at 5:34 PM Thank you & I hope patience prevails & we all get through this ordeal, hopefully for the better.