Notes About The Poem

This came tumbling out after reading Judy Ball's poem, 'Parrot,' posted today. ~ gw

The Dirty Bird


              It vexes, embarrasses, harasses
              without regard for consequences 

              Hearken, my friend: If a parrot’s rant you’ve heard

               Tuck it tightly 'neath your wing
               Else you’re no better than the blasted thing
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 5:04 AM
love the wisdom 'tucked b'neath your words.'
Cunningham Avatar
May 25, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Lol, her poem inspired you well Gershon . Tom
Wolf Avatar
May 25, 2026 at 7:33 PM
So much for inspiration, eh, Tom? lol.
Lawless Avatar
May 25, 2026 at 6:07 AM
...it's the plumber....(punch line to a really bad joke about a parrot)
Wolf Avatar
May 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Aw, c'mon, John. You know I never joke around... btw: Why doesn't 'parrot' rhyme with 'stare at?' --b/c I speak real English. That's why. ~ Bitter Old Man in Last Throes of Language Righteousness
Brul Avatar
May 24, 2026 at 8:34 PM
and if it hears you ranting..it will imitate, hahaha.. It's a pleasure reading this. Stay creative. ^__^ JCB
Wolf Avatar
May 25, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Long time, no see, JCB... Trying my best to stay creative 'midst the noise of 'the madding crowd.' Thanks, gw
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