Uninvited Guest

Cooper came to visit a while last week,
Uninvited, unannounced – insolent!
I guess he’s here to stay, the cheeky sneak.
I asked him to leave but he’s still hell-bent
on staying, proclaiming he’s innocent!
Well, feathered friend, I’m keeping you at bay.
My feeder’s not hawk’s bait for easy prey.
Fly toward wilder feeding grounds to feast.
Use your hunter’s skill and fly far away.
Bugger off my song birds’ feeder, at least!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rose  Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 10:01 AM
Ah, ain't nature wonderful, sometimes we need to admire their tenacity. Nicely done dear poet , gl in teh contest .
Fowler Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 10:19 AM
Thank you so much PD. I appreciate that you stopped by for a read and left a kind comment! :) Linda
Gondolf Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 9:14 AM
Birds are sometimes smarter than we give them credit for. Nicely written, Linda, best of luck in the contest. John
Fowler Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 9:17 AM
Thank you John. We can learn a lot from them:), Linda
Woodrow Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 8:45 AM
lol sounds like Cooper is one smart hawk who's decided to retire near the songbirds! enjoyed :)
Fowler Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 9:16 AM
Many thanks to you Susan. The Cooper's hawk is a very clever sort! :) Linda
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