The Quail Mystery

Mayhem, murder and accidents
On the evening news without fail.
While I walk the floor in worry
Over a tiny quail.

He appeared in my yard last week
And I laughed as I saw him peck.
He stayed around and yesterday
He climbed upon the deck.

I brought Kitty into the house
And went out to scatter some grain,
But the little thing had vanished
Not to be seen again.

I don’t know from where he came
And I don’t know where he has gone,
But I fell in love with this cutie
As he pecked upon my lawn.

There are wild cats and coyotes
Who would be apt to do him harm,
But I hope he’s only hiding.
He decorates this farm.

By; Joyce Johnson

Fopr Constance The Rambling Poet's Beautiful Bird mini blog contest.  1st in contest
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Brown Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Congratulations Joyce on your win in Constance's mini blog contest "Beautiful Bird". Thank you for your kind comments always. Love, Carol
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September 20, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Congratulatins, Joyce on first place, in Beautiful Birds Mini Blog Contest~~this poem just touched my heart, can you please send me by soupmail, your mailing address, so I can forward your Certificate of Achievement in Poetry~~
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September 19, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Enjoyed stopping by to say hi while reading your poetry, have yourself a wonderful day full of love & joy. Keep them smiles coming*luv ~SKAT
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September 18, 2010 at 1:31 PM
interesting write, enjoyed this one..P.D.
Mehta Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Well expressed and impressive entry to the contest, Joyce
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