Pink Flamingo

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Bird Series II

Flamingos

Honorable Mention!

Brian Strands Poetry Contest N

Pink hue flamingo it must be due to all
the carotenoid pigments feasted on 
algae and crustaceans
An elongated  neck spirals 
and filters such sensations
Sharing color is Okinawa salmon sushi,
bolster lobster and shrimp scrimp
Graceful qualifiers primp poised tropical dwellers
balancing effortlessly on one outstretched leg,
A ballerina’s pirouette in fuchsia tutus’
Statuesque stillness in shallow water
Rosette feathers flair flamboyance
Passionate plumage, blushing boas
Webbed feet tap and stamp below, 
an aquatic burlesque show
The flamenco dance named after you
Rose-tinted creature tranquil, wader
Hook-billed blackened lamellae
sieved nobly, an intense look in a print
Cluster buster of pink with lengthy legs that sprint

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Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 5/22/2025 3:17:00 PM

Great informative poem in my view! I love big poets who are big readers! Have a nice Friday and weekend.

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/22/2025 3:41:00 PM

I don't know any , I myself aren't a big reader. I research, easy to do. but it's nice you do !AA

Tom Woody

Date: 4/28/2025 1:57:00 PM

Wow! This bad girl has over three thousand views. This place has weird algorithms. Informational poem. We saw some live at Tampa zoo, though they were more orange than pink

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/28/2025 3:11:00 PM

I'm so glad you two enjoyed your vacation, Tommy. I soupmailed a poet about the crazy hits I get, and it's something we have not resolved yet, maybe the Title? the same with MT and a few others, I've noticed, its definitely random. The flamingos vary in color and SIZE, Pinker are the Chilean and Andean flamingos. Greater flamingos are found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe. They are the largest and tallest flamingo species.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/10/2025 11:57:00 AM

Anaya, you've picked an amazing bird to write about. Naturally, after reading your poem, which had a lot of information, I saw that a group of flamingos could be called a flamboyance. Now that you are doing a bird series, I am wondering what's next! Take care!!!

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/10/2025 11:59:00 AM

Penguins! The flightless bird