The Peacock And The Owl

The peacock and the owl
                            had met along the way
One might not think at all
                  they’d have something to say

The peacock, lush in plume
                          did prance for all to see
The owl said with a hoot
                           I’ll stay here in my tree

From where I sit, you silly thing
                         Your feathers do distract
The owl said as the peacock fumed
                You’re wrong, and that’s a fact

It is my dress of fancy hue
                        that calls to creatures all
And yes, they come from far and wide
                           No matter big or small

You think you are so wise 
                       With your surprise attack
If not for me, the peacock said
                     You might not find a snack

They got to thinking, maybe
             They should work together here
The owl could see exactly where
                    The peacock should appear

With that, this most unlikely pair
                           Began to set up house
To seal their brand new partnership 
                  They shared a tasty mouse!!  




(You see, we all CAN get along)
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Date: 10/7/2024 12:10:00 PM
Nice. A perfect poem for translation into other languages. If Esop were alive he would applaud. I am sure it is not just my day you have made. Thank you Mike Best regards
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Mike Gentile
Date: 10/7/2024 12:15:00 PM
David, thank you so much for such a lovely compliment!
Date: 9/13/2024 5:32:00 AM
This is brilliant! Would make a great kid’s book!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 9/26/2024 11:55:00 AM
Thank you so much Karen!!
Date: 8/24/2024 3:11:00 AM
Though the owl and the peacock are so different, they gave us a great lesson. Brilliant.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/24/2024 5:11:00 AM
Thank you so much Victor!
Date: 8/9/2024 10:18:00 AM
First this is a wonderful (if meant) nursery rhyme, secondly an important message in these days of division."It is my dress of fancy hue that calls to creatures all And yes, they come from far and wide" Third, how clever your wonderful thoughts and rhymes. Faving and loving it, Mike. xo
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/9/2024 11:10:00 AM
Thank you Anaya, at first , I hadn’t intended a nursery rhyme but then after, I thought that or even children’s book premise! So glad you liked it!!!
Date: 8/8/2024 10:12:00 PM
Even the most incompatible can get along if they sincerely strive. I am sure this partnership between the owl and the peacock will produce rich dividends. Really enjoyed your tale of the vain peacock and the wise owl, dear Mike.
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/9/2024 5:10:00 AM
Thank you so much Valsa xxoo
Date: 8/8/2024 8:09:00 AM
Mike, it's wonderful seeing this model for our society. Very cleverly done and with a valuable message for all. Smiling!
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/8/2024 4:00:00 PM
Thank you so much Duke!!!
Date: 8/7/2024 7:41:00 PM
At least the owl, the peacock, and Kenney Chesney can get all get along!... Drink a beer, sing a song, why can't we, all get along? ~ Wyatt Burp
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/8/2024 3:58:00 AM
That's the plan Wyatt!!! Thanks!!!
Date: 8/7/2024 8:24:00 AM
There's wisdom in your well written verse Mike, we all belong to the human race, we're different colours, have different faiths but these shouldn't be a barrier to respect and friendship. Tom
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/7/2024 2:16:00 PM
You said it! Thanks Tom!!
Date: 8/7/2024 7:26:00 AM
Hello Mike, I really like both these birds and you show that each one’s gifting can be part of the greater whole. Well written and a great message. - Blessings, my Friend, Daniel
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Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 8/7/2024 3:33:00 PM
Hello Mike, I am so sorry, I write a lot of notes to various poets I enjoy reading just like yours. I will blame my age. LOL! - Blessings, Daniel
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Mike Gentile
Date: 8/7/2024 2:15:00 PM
Thank you Daniel, assuming you meant tihs for me, I am Mike, not Joe lol!! Happy Wednesday!!
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