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The Flamingos Flamencoed

Written by Gail DeBole January 20, 2020 A flock of Flamingos so pink Had feathers that made people blink. They group-danced with heads high In a Flamenco style. Ate shrimp, algae, and water to drink. Author's Note: The type of food affects the color of the feathers.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/27/2020 5:05:00 PM

I like this one that is educational plus a little fun. Yes, I had learned a long time ago that their diet of shrimp made them that color. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Gail Debole
Date: 2/27/2020 6:01:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by. Was inspired by a Twitter video. - Gail

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/5/2020 12:19:00 PM

- Not a bird we see in Norway ... but they are beautiful - Enjoy your limerick, Gail :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gail Debole
Date: 2/5/2020 12:42:00 PM

Hi Anne-Lisa, I love animals, birds, and that is one of the reasons I loved your poem. Thank you for stopping by! - Gail

Arturo Michael

Date: 2/3/2020 7:08:00 AM

Cool...like the style of the write...

Gail Debole
Date: 2/3/2020 9:03:00 AM

Arturo, Glad you enjoyed! - Gail

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/20/2020 3:55:00 PM

This is really cute, Gail. I didn't know the birds' diets affected their colors. Some are much brighter than others. Enjoyed your poem! Best wishes, Carolyn

Gail Debole
Date: 1/20/2020 4:04:00 PM

Hi Carolyn, Thank you so much for your kind review. I didn't know either until I did some research. Hope that 2020 is going well for you! - Best Regards, Gail