The Sneaks

Across the wide expanse of azure sky, 
the seagulls wing their way to cruise the sea 
in search of any morsel leaping high; 
fast-snatching easy meals as they sweep by. 

Soon up and out beyond the jutting key, 
the seagulls fly and smoothly make a turn. 
They head back toward the glassy, open sea; 
at times their meals are earned, but most are free. 

They often call out, squawking as they spurn 
the people on the beach who look around, 
distracted by their sound. The 'Sneaks' return 
and steal their food. Good grief, you'd think we'd learn! 

In groups of three, they catch the draft and rise; 
their bellies filled with fish, hotdogs, and fries.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Burton Avatar
June 14, 2009 at 12:32 PM
[smiling] reminds me of pengiuns.. alittle they will eat anything you place in front of them. Enjoyed this vivid picture here... enjoy ya day.
Fraser Avatar
June 12, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Seagulls are great for the scraps Anita, but like all creratures they have to dispose of something, and thats where they are a pain, nice write tho>James
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