Richard D Seal Poet Couplet

Vultures

Vultures

See them circle high upon the wing
Their beady eyes scan for anything
A weakness in their prey is all they need
And patience for its death before they feed

They watch hyena harry of the weak
To join in the gore is all they seek
To get their beaks in flesh by any means
They listen, waiting for the dying screams

See them circle lower to the ground
Encouraged by the warring battle sound
In numbers now, to the fight they flock
To witness murder of him in the dock

They watch hyena with his teeth now bared
Knowing soon his meal will be shared
The scent of blood, delighted with the kill
Swooping in, enjoying every thrill

See them flutter ugly in the dust
To scavenge in a death that seems unjust
The victim, he was happy getting by
Pot bellies satisfied without a sigh.

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Line Gauthier February 10, 2021 at 7:51 PM Superbly penned. Glad to see your poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Richard ~

Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2014 at 9:48 AM I see you took my suggestion. Now may I suggest you write a new one??? The soup need more of your spice brother.

Eileen Manassian March 24, 2014 at 3:14 AM Mr Seal..... Here's the deal Write a new one Or I'll squeel// Gone too long What went wrong? Don't you know HERE you belong// So beware!! Here's the scare I'm so steamed I'm now a BEAR Here's a swat Kid you NOT Do be good Or t'will get HOT!!! GO ON THEN......WRITE!!!! Desert Orchid is turning into a growly bear...NOT A PRETTY SIGHT! YOU WILL GET MAULED...HOW'S THAT FOR BULLYING...

Poet Destroyer A March 12, 2014 at 11:27 PM One of your best writes Richard, how can anyone ever love a vulture and it's bulling. This poem suits this site. I feel them circling my head all the time. LOL, At first I thought it was a halo, then I noticed, the ugliness fluttering in crowds... LOL, get them off me! JK... it's like watching the discovery channel. A bully and a pop-belly of Bacteria, all go together. enjoying PD

Richard Lamoureux March 6, 2014 at 7:42 AM Superb Rich, vivid imagery. For me I would eliminate the explanation at the beggining, I feel the artistry speaks for itself. I also enjoyed reading all the comments. Well done my friend.

Skat A March 5, 2014 at 10:18 PM wow! Richard, I did not think you had it in you. I see it, I see it! And, I feel it! I move away from it. This is how the Vultures eat, and eat, no matter how full their bellies get.....Bullies, hang and circulate like a merry go round, picking on the ones who don't want the ride. Bullies, are nothing but scavengers spreading rumors and lies.... I think I will stay on my side eating fresh baked cookies...... Stay away from the bridge, where trolls hide. Don't want to get hit.........Love it! SKAT

Eileen Manassian March 4, 2014 at 9:52 PM Read this in the middle of the night. I must admit....I didn't like the gory images they evoked....but that was the whole point....bullying and abuse is gory. This is a very well written piece. Disturbing.....in all the right ways.

Debbie Guzzi March 3, 2014 at 7:10 PM Very interesting verse! Not sure about the last two lines - if the victim was getting by? I'd think he didn't get eaten? hmm Light & Love

Andrea Dietrich March 3, 2014 at 6:25 PM This serves both as a realistic portrayal of the animal kingdom AND as the metaphor for bullying. Such nasty people bullies are. you did well to describe them as vultures and hyenas!! Good one.

Lucilla Carrillo March 2, 2014 at 9:43 PM This is a good write about vultures. That is a sad thing to watch. I remember a long time ago a picture came out on the cover of a megazine, of a little girl about two years old. She was dying and all these vultures were circling around her. It became a famous picture. Do you remember?... Lucilla Richard D Seal March 9, 2014 at 7:04 PM Hi Lucy, I don't remember seeing this but your words paint the vision all too clearly, hope you're keeping well, will be round to see you soon.

Louise Holley March 2, 2014 at 7:16 PM wonderful Louise Holley March 10, 2014 at 5:42 AM I felt this really showed the relationship between the bullies and their friends so very cleverly. One attacks the others join in to feed and back up the bully. Often it is the gang backing them up that hurts the most.. I really related to this as i was bullied as a kid. Richard D Seal March 9, 2014 at 6:52 PM Hi Louise, wonderful does it for me, thank you