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Would the Woodpecker Leave the Wood, Please

The woodpecker outside Is driving me nuts, He just has to go, no if's, and's or but's. At five o'clock this morning That stupid bird started. If I get my hands on him He'll be a "dearly departed". He's trying to knock down the oak With all of his might. Banging it with his beak, A most ridiculous sight. Then a crow picks a fight, The noise gets even worse. Till they both fly away, Their egos to nurse. The only thing he's good for Is poetic inspiration But I wish he'd find another tree To devote his dedication.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 10/26/2010 11:29:00 PM
ggrrr, pesky but valued in nature. Soon we wont hear their tapping at all if we can't reforest the homes we stole.
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Date: 10/5/2010 9:30:00 AM
A pleasure to read your wonderful poetry today Francine. I wish you the best in your endeavors whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/4/2010 6:41:00 PM
funny... those things can be pesky!!
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Date: 10/4/2010 5:47:00 PM
I saw one today sitting in the middle of the street...what was that all about. They can be pesky..good one...BG
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Date: 10/4/2010 1:09:00 PM
You are right sometimes we do get inspiration to write from the destructive courses, Francine
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Date: 10/4/2010 12:52:00 PM
They are noisy little critters for sure..There are some that get alumium poles for their target then you really get some wild noise..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara
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