Wanted: New Home For Rooster

A plucky fellow wakes us up each day at dawn
To the tune of cock-a-doodle-do we yawn

How grateful we've been that we need no alarm
His sunrise serenade has far more charm

EXCEPT on weekends when we are free to sleep in
Want to stuff a sock in his beak 'ere he begins

So we decided to put this loud one on loan
The stud-master rooster had a new weekend home

In a neighbor's yard where chickens needed a mate
He strutted his feathered tail, made many a date

So many, in fact, that the eggs did abound
Tributes to his manhood littered the ground

Our sweet neighbor lady has cried out, "No more!"
And we want to avoid a neighborhood war

Can you take him in, not just weekends of course
Our chicks and our neighbor's demand a divorce

This unfaithful fowl needs a new chicken coop
One that is filled with an "open-minded" group

I hope there's a taker, 'cause this much is true
He could be the entree for our next barbecue
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Horne Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM
LOL, our neighbour has just started keeping hens, but she promises there won't be a rooster! Thank you so much for sending your book - we'll both enjoy that, I'm sure xx. Look out for a copy of Susan Hill's Woman in Black in your mail box, by the way : ) I think you'll really go for it as you like ghosts - it's definitely my favourite book.
White Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Sounds so true Congrats Carolyn- had one for a while and the novelty wore off perty quick
Freeman Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Awesome job with this poem Carolyn. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Congrats Carolyn on your winning poem and placement in the chicken contest.. enjoy your special victory for a well deserved win..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Crisci Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 11:07 PM
Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Carolyn! I love how you tell this delightful story of a very unfaithful rooster, and if his behavior doesn't chage, he will surely make a tasty barbecue! I am still laughing while I read it over and over! Enjoy your glorious moment and smile! Love and hugs, Andrew.
Dietrich Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Yes, I remember this one,Carolyn, and ditto to you what you said to me. haha Congratulations! LUv, andrea
Richards Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 10:08 AM
This was such clever writing, Carolyn....I loved this one...congratulations on being in the winners circle...I would have moved it to the front of the list!! :) Great job! ~ Love, Carrie
Belt Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 6:46 AM
LOL.....Nice.......Congrats.....Larry
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Congratulations Carolyn, on your success in my contest. I enjoyed your imaginative analogy between roosters and some people...intended or not?!? It is a fun read. Thank you for entering. Smiles, Dane Ann
Thekidster Avatar
March 16, 2010 at 4:09 PM
I hate to say this but your last verse got me hungry. Gotta go now a raid the pantry. A very culinarily creative and most funny write Carolyn. Best Wishes Always, Bill
Tugaff Avatar
March 16, 2010 at 12:58 PM
It's funny poem and I like it Miss Devonshire. I enjoyed reading. Ernilando
Mckenzie Avatar
March 11, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Carolyn~ Lololo oh this is a good one I hope he doesn't get cooked/ Smiles! Laura :) Good luck in the contest!
Foulk Avatar
March 9, 2010 at 1:36 PM
Roosters work 7 days a week. When i lived at home we had a rooster he was my pet. his name was Rin Tin Tin, after the dog. one day at diner i asked my mom, where is Rinny, my mom said your eating him, i did'nt eat chicken for a long time, this poem reminded me of that, a great poem. thank you for reading my good bye murphy and for your comment.
Strand Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Best wishes in the contest Carolyn.
Anish Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 8:44 PM
Some "fowl" stuff! I found myself chuckling. How is the work on your Atlantis writing going? Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Dietrich Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 8:13 PM
Rueben's comment is cute. poor yummy yummy. haha. Great humor in this one, Carolyn. Glad to see you writing your own chicken poems as well as hosting the contest and I hope it's a popular contest for you. LUv, Andrea
Freeman Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 8:27 AM
Thought I had commented on this Cock A doodle doo, hope thats spelled right, Carolyn. I know I read it a day or two ago. Your rooster was a little annoying at first but very productive at the last.Smile. Good luck!! Thanks for comment on blog. Thanks for being a fan of the Agape life. I'm also a fan of your Agape life. Wish more would awake to Agape's reality. Feel free to comment farther, I'm in the business of understanding humanity's thinking. Agape, Moses
Gonzo Avatar
March 5, 2010 at 6:15 PM
very good idea and who doesnt love a babrbacue cheers my friend
Cheeseman Avatar
March 5, 2010 at 4:32 AM
Thanks for making me smile this horrible cold morning, thanks for all your support Daniel
Masciarelli Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Hi Carolyn this poem of yours had me laughing for quite awhile that poor old rooster may not have anywhere else to go but to become a wonderful meal or you can rent him out as a stud because I am sure many chickens would be proud to have him at there side,Thank you for stopping by today and leaving your critique about your own experiences with loved ones who have passed, your thoughts are truly appreciated. Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem with all of us I thoroughly enjoyed my visit :)
Fraser Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Oh i feel sad sad for Dane's rooster, but my belly is ruling my head. Get the barbie out its Yum Yum time >> sorry Dane. Good luck in the contest Carolyn >> James
Chircop Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 2:45 PM
HAHAAHAA..Don't eat the poor Rooster..:)..though i love meat:)but this poor Rooster,through your poetry is family now..Wear some good headphones:),,going to my favz..enjoyed this sweetalicious poem--Charma
Peranteau Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 12:54 PM
I'll take the feathered friend Carolyn...I have a couple of neighbors to disturb !!!!Smiles...great write ! james
Culverhouse Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 12:26 PM
poor chicken, have to feel sorry for him.
Burton Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Dam! can't eat something I knew..:) a beautiful poem here though.. enjoyed it alot.:) Have a great day.
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