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
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