Pigeons Prefer Peaches

Permit me to present a dark bird named Gypsy;
Pardon her silliness if she seems somewhat tipsy.
Pretending to be sinister, she’s one boorish brute.
Pecking in my kitchen, she is searching for fruit.
Pink apples!  she scowls, these simply will not suit.
Pigeons prefer peaches, peeled, if you please.
Plainly speaking, my dog, Dr. Duke, quite agrees
Pacific pink apples, a tasty treat, just fine;
Persian peaches, however, make a most excellent wine.

written April 21, 2019
contest by Edward Ibeh, I chose the title A Glorious Alchemy
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/contests/pick_a_title_vol3_alliteration__11919
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Kauffman Avatar
January 12, 2020 at 6:47 PM
Wonderful whismy! Congratulations!
Chiri Avatar
January 12, 2020 at 1:08 PM
Congratulations on your win!;)
Roper Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 8:38 PM
Such a wonderful verse, Reason, congratulations on your win!
Poteet Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 8:56 PM
thanks, Eve, it was a fun write. I love to alliterate.
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April 24, 2019 at 1:07 PM
Thank you, Edward, for your generous placement of my piece in your contest. Have a great romp throughout poetry today.
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