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Painted Pink By Nature

Nature brings us such astonishing beauty,
and one of the most lovely sights is Flamingos.
Whether they are in a huge group or two by two,
or a pink mother and baby with feathers new;
light gray feathers than will in time have a pink hue.

Flamingos are in truth quite bizarre and grotesque,
with their long necks and long, long legs and odd faces;
comical how they stand and even sleep on one leg.
They love to gather around a shallow lagoon or lake,
oh, such a breathtaking sight -  it makes my heart ache;
they look so unique that at first you may think they are fake.

These ancient birds can live up to 60 years of age,
spending their day eating algae, crustaceans and bugs;
they are quite peaceful and tranquil but do have enemies,
one is man, too many have been captured from the wild.
You know what I mean if you have been to a zoo,
you really didn't think that to the zoo-   they flew;
but there is another bird that likes them, too.

The Lappet-faced Vulture Buzzard consumes Flamingo,
this huge, powerful old world bird who also eats carrion;
has been known to hunt Flamingo adults and chicks.
Nature gives us both fantastic beauty and heartbreaking horror,
yet, even Buzzards have a beauty in their skills.
The in air cartwheels and soaring, the high-pitched crying,
spectacular displays that show off their awesome flying;
but, to hunt Flamingo is just dreadful - no denying. 

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January 9, 2019


Poetry/Rhyme/Painted Pink By Nature
Copyright Protected, ID 19-1102-481-02
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.


Submitted to the contest, Scewed XX
sponsor, Rob Carmack

Ninth Place


Received, NA in Buzzards and Flamingos Contest,
Judged, 1/29/19

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Phil Capitano Date: 1/21/2019 7:41:00 AM I agree with Chris, you gave us a lot of interesting information. Thanks for the shout out and using this new form. Awesome. Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 1/21/2019 4:05:00 PM Phil, thanks for the visit and the awesome ~

Chris Green Date: 1/10/2019 9:20:00 AM Beautifully expressed and I even learned a few things from this. The ending though made me sad but I case the circle of life. Everything needs to eat. Best wishes in the contest Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 1/10/2019 11:03:00 AM Chris thank you for visiting my poem. I had to do some research to find these facts. Nature can give us so much beauty as that of flamingos but the reality of nature can also break our hearts.