Animal Peacock Poems

he does not mean to throw his beauty around
he does it without knowing
he is the peacock
a spirit animal
representing
prestige
expansiveness
vision
confidence
and
magnificence
a visionary...

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Peacock Poppy, unearthed from the ground
Many did he copy, the robin’s way around
Many tweedles did he tweet–more than any other bird
Poor Peacock Poppy just wanted...

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No animal has inspired more costumes, hats or capes than the peacock.
With her royal blues, glistening golds, emeralds and majestic purples.
The flamingo might be a...

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I saw peacock feathers stuck in fences when I was a child.
The farm next to my grandparents raised peacocks.
They were the prettiest colors of purple...

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in regal blue
amid blooming eyes
plumed iridescence
peahens gather
in a harem

train rattling
in search of a mate
colored quills
she spreads her feathers 
choice made
...

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Percy the pink male peacock was the talk of the town.
The female peahens surrounded him in their golden brown.
They tried to get his attention, but...

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ecstatic in rain
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plumage of fine art 
shakes in courtship ritual…
grand avian pride

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April 12, 2022
Syllable count : 5/7/5 (HMS)
Contest : Wild Animal Haiku
Sponsored by : Tania Kitchin...

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He was the top of the mark.
Puffed up and proud.
Nothing was as beautiful.
He strutted so loud.

We peahens were askance
At his arrogant dance.
He made us all...

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The day I faced a peacock was the first day of the rest of my life.
We discussed politics, religion, and argued with all kinds of...

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Pretty peacocks parade puffy plumage,
painted peach, pink, purple...
Patterns preview picturesque poses,
pleasing peahens' passion.
Peacocks' plumage presents protection,
potential predators pass promptly....

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I shall fan you out with my feathered tail
Strutting and preening 
Pointedly marching my peacock toes
You will be amazed and faint at my feet
For I...

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Somewhere between the Poseidon and Azure
Is his double shaded blue that always allures;
Between the lush and chrome, green hues
That glow in layers of velvet like...

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Plush peacock king wears his crown with pride
Heralded as one of the features of his spring time park
Admired by thousands, refreshed daily and often
He is...

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jeweled colors
male peacock struts his stuff
enjoying his name...

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