John Lawless Poet Free verse

Screech, Coo, Or Gobble - For Contest

Screech, Coo, or Gobble –for contest


The Dove!!
What would we do
in the darkness of icy winter
sit cold and hungry
listen to its inane cooing?

The Eagle!!
The lofty hermit…
soaring above - alone
screeching at the wind
unapproachable aerie dweller.

The Turkey!!
Ah, the delectable turkey
fat thighs of hefty drumsticks
pale white meaty breast
sweet rendezvous at dinner’s plate.

Less handsome – yet
more filling than the dove.
A sensible choice
Eagle vs Turkey
Symbol vs Sustenance
Ideals vs Pragmatism.



10/10/2015

submitted to – 1776: The Eagle, The Dove, or the Turkey?  poetry contest
sponsor – Mary Oliver Rotman

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Eve Roper November 17, 2015 at 10:50 PM Love your idea of the poem design :) congratulations on your win!

Judy Konos November 13, 2015 at 5:34 AM If he verse flowed any other way it wouldn't be John Lawless....a mere one of a kind....glad you're a souper...very glad John Lawless November 13, 2015 at 7:28 AM Thanks Judy, I have often been accused of beating the drummer

Dan Cwiak November 11, 2015 at 7:38 PM Very interesting take on this, John. Leaves you wondering as to what they were thinking in order to get to their choice. The last 2 lines do it for me. Congrats on your win. John Lawless November 11, 2015 at 8:24 PM Dan, It seems that politicians have been dabbling in the inane for way too long....Thanks for stopping by to read and comment.

John Lawless November 11, 2015 at 4:39 PM I assume HM means "Holy Mackerel"...whatever that means. Thanks for stopping to read and comment

Sandra Haight November 11, 2015 at 7:45 AM Love this, John, especially the last stanza! Congratulations! Sandra John Lawless November 11, 2015 at 9:16 AM Thanks Sandra, I thought that Mr. Franklin would appreciate the more filling choice.

Lin Lane November 11, 2015 at 4:40 AM Well done, John. Congratulations. John Lawless November 11, 2015 at 9:15 AM Thanks Lin

Skat A November 10, 2015 at 11:02 PM clever, SKAT John Lawless November 11, 2015 at 9:14 AM Thanks SKAT....always nice to hear from you

Connie Marcum Wong October 11, 2015 at 6:08 AM A great entry for the contest John. Written with wit and prudence! John Lawless November 11, 2015 at 9:14 AM Thanks Connie, I'm just catching up on this one today...