Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

The Meanness of Nature

Plush peacock king wears his crown with pride
Heralded as one of the features of his spring time park
Admired by thousands, refreshed daily and often
He is created from the prettiest flowers.

Majestic, regal, bold, he is but one of the masterpieces
Created by gardeners who have conquered flower-ologies.
Trussed up in the most vibrant posies at the end of each shift
Strutting his stuff, gloating at his poor brown queen of one color

She sits at the other edge of the garden, in her plainness.
Visited by almost no one, as she is as dull as he is colorful.
The meanness of nature; she understands how the mallard female feels
As she watches the two-leggeds flock oohing and ahhing around the king.

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Judy Ball June 9, 2020 at 1:56 AM So many people fail to realize the reason the female is a dull color. She must be able to hide in the foliage when she is nesting to protect her and the little ones. The male is brightly colored to be able to attract attention and lead the danger away. Caren Krutsinger June 9, 2020 at 10:40 AM I had no idea this was the reason; now it does not seem mean at all.

Darlene De Beaulieu June 8, 2020 at 6:12 PM Hello Caren, all female birds are a dull color. Whereas the male has the beauty of the colors. Enjoy your evening my friend. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu June 9, 2020 at 1:31 PM Hello Caren, yes Judy's comment made sense. Have a nice day my fiend. Caren Krutsinger June 9, 2020 at 10:40 AM It always seemed weird to me until I read what Judy wrote. Now it makes perfect sense.

M. L. Kiser June 8, 2020 at 5:55 PM Oh yes, well worded. Caren Krutsinger June 9, 2020 at 10:42 AM Thank you. I shall take a tiny bow.

Joseph P. DiMino June 8, 2020 at 4:29 PM True...but he cannot hide anywhere. Excellent imagery! Caren Krutsinger June 9, 2020 at 10:42 AM He surely cannot!