Stifle

Try opening your ears and shutting your beak You never listen, incessantly you shriek So now that my claw has stifled your chatter I’ll give it to you straight; here’s what’s the matter The hatchlings have flown, you’ve empty nest syndrome You’ve even tried squawking at the garden gnome What you’re experiencing is menopause Please realize that this is part of nature’s laws One of our babes invited me to her nest Where I will be treated as an honored guest I would suggest you try finding a new spouse One who doesn’t mind listening to you grouse If need be, I’ll get a restraining order I’ll take no more of your panic disorder If you try stalking me, you’ll get a surprise Such attempts might lead to your own demise I am retiring and just want some peace now The cat’s my friend, so beware of his meow