Seagull

I’d soar from cliffs and cross the sea,
I’d dive or hover, screech and swoop,
And seeing tourists under me,
I’d take good aim and drop some poop.

(Every seagull’s favourite pastime!)

For If I was Animal What Would I Be?
By Jack Horne
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kendrick Avatar
June 7, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Good one ...Just be thankful that it is not a Pelecanius...Good luck in the contest..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
May 12, 2011 at 5:54 PM
LOL yes nothing like a good movement LOL Light & Love
Devonshire Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Jack, what do you suppose we'd have if my eagle and your seagull got together and created offspring? There's be some mighty big poop dumped on the land of liberty. LOL Thanks for your comment. I actually would rank your poem higher; you know how I love humor. Love, Carolyn
Poet Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Nice humour and witty write:)
Mehta Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 6:19 PM
I recently was at the Niagara Falls and plentiful of seagulls. You are right the pooh is the most dangerous of seagulls. Jack
Foulk Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 11:55 AM
yes seagulls have a care free life, they have a wonderful view when their up there flying around. a great piece you wrote Jack
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 2:16 PM
they are the state bird of Utah. I really like them actually.
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 2:16 PM
hahaha, I love your approach, what do they call these? the garbage birds of the beach?
Sweetheart Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM
So many down our seashore resort areas Jack so know the drill far too well.. when u see a seagull.. run for cover luv.. great humorous and witty luv..
Brown Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 1:49 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Jack. I will be back again soon to read more. Have a wonderful week filled with good health, love, and lots of inspiration. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 4:29 AM
Ooops -- Forgot to wish you luck in the contest! For me, this is a winner. Love, Carolyn
Devonshire Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 4:29 AM
Hah! I'd like to be a bird too...but for different reasons. Too funny, Jack. That old footle wasn't written about anyone in particular. Please check my blog and let me know if you think I worded it too strongly. I appreciate your opinion. Love, Carolyn
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