The Seagull

Debonair, suave fellow
In your morning suit of grey and white

Orange beak and feet to match
Eyes of sapphire beads

Why waste your time
Staring into parking lot dumpsters

Fly far away to where you belong
Soar high with the wind uplifting you

Look down at the jewel of an ocean
Let the sea spray fall on your face

Sit proudly on a slippery rock
With the slapping surf at your back

Scream out for all to hear
And let your shrieking be heard

From lighthouses and islands
Rocky coast and secluded inlets

They are your home, your domain
For now and forever

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 10/3/2008 9:55:00 PM
You have a lot of talent, and I like the interpetation.
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Date: 10/3/2008 6:05:00 PM
We just took a trip along the Oregon coast, our little grandson loved feeding bread to the seagulls, and they would dive down and almost grab it out of his hand. They do like a free meal!! :) Carrie
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Date: 10/3/2008 4:50:00 PM
I love seagulls but they never honored the cease fire when I waxed my car. Must be republicans. God Bless. Vince
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Date: 10/3/2008 3:58:00 PM
Valerie - Very beautiful poem about a very misunderstood and remarkably famous bird - I don't think any other bird has such a wide range of opinions regarding it - When I see one I see a symbol of peaceful beauty but my best friend thinks they are rats with wings - I reckon its all in eye of the beholder - God Bless
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