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Super Chick

Our Banty rooster had no name. We called him "Super Chick". No predator could catch him, He was just far too quick. When he was newly from his shell, Still in his mother's nest, A sneak attacker killed his mom And carried off the rest. We didn't know this little one Had managed to survive Until we found him with the flock Amazingly alive. We watched for him each time we fed And he was alway there, Holding his own against the odds Without a mother's care. He grew into a handsome fowl, More beautful than most With iridescent feathers that Would make a peacock boast. The other roosters were picked off All singly, one by one, Until we decided raising Banty chickens wasn't fun. Super Chick was left to guard His little Banty harem. A neighbor's dog thought it would be Hilarious to scare them. Super knew that it was he Who must take the big dog's dare. He flew at the cur who fought back And left him lying there. Our little Banty is no more. We took his loss so hard That never again will we have Pretty Bantys in our yard. Written for Dane Ann's Contest Won 9th place

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 3/29/2010 8:47:00 AM
This is a story one can tell. I felt like that once over a dog . I loved him to death when he died . I swore to never get close to a dog again..P.d.
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Date: 3/21/2010 8:02:00 PM
Joyce, Congratulations on your placement in this competition. Agape, Moses
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Date: 3/20/2010 10:59:00 AM
Aw that poor brave thing. I enjoyed this story, JOyce, and congratulations for making the winner circle. Luv,andrea
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Date: 3/20/2010 8:03:00 AM
Great write, Joyce. You brought the Banty rooster to life in style. Congrats on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/20/2010 6:49:00 AM
Congrats....Good Job....Larry
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Date: 3/20/2010 5:33:00 AM
That was one strong willed chicken Congrats Joyce
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Date: 3/20/2010 5:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your success in my contest. I cried the first time I read this one. Chickens make great pets...if only people knew how fun they really are. Thank you for entering. Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/3/2010 4:58:00 PM
awwwwwwww amazing what animals give & teach! Light & Love
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Date: 3/3/2010 9:37:00 AM
Great write that should do well in the contest. Good luck. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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Date: 3/3/2010 9:13:00 AM
i enjoyed this very much. thanks for sharing it shawn
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Date: 3/3/2010 5:27:00 AM
Wishing you the best in the contest Joyce. It is always a pleasure to read your poetry. Love,Carol
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Date: 3/2/2010 8:24:00 PM
Cute story with a sad ending. Very well written, Joyce. Good luck on the contest. Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 3/2/2010 7:13:00 PM
A unique write Joyce.. if for any one of the contests.. much good luck to u.. your words are engrossing to read.. a special story indeed..enjoyed ..thankxxx for your ever welcome comments on my poetry and blogs.. appreciate..luv.. Linda-Marie..
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