Short Everglade Poems

Sounds in Everglades
By Valerie D. Staton

Across Everglades
A cacophony of sounds
Natural soundscape...

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Circumstantial Serenade 
Singing in an Everglade
Alligator nesting parade 
My fierce fright may never fade...

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Corona Cow had a dream of delight.
She wanted to dance ballet day and night.
Her pink tutu was especially made.
She danced from Colorado to an Everglade.
In 2020 asked to change her name.
Because of the pandemic virus named the same....

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The most photogenic of this decade
We found this actress in the everglade.
She was lying in the swampiest shade.
Her fascinating color made the grade.
Best of all, she did not have to be paid.
We filmed her as she was during her wade.
Our skittish camera man the whole time prayed.
That our sunlight would not completely fade.
We named this alligator Teethy McBlade....

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My sister always has Charlie holding on to her hat
He is a weird bug, but colorful, I will give him that
I will time how many minutes you can hang in that tree
Charlie, the arrogant bug said to me, to ME!

I was a bit annoyed, for he is not on my level at all.
I am a big burly boy, he is tiny, irritating and small.
Letting him time me was a decision my sister made.
I wished this bug would fly back to the Everglade....

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Ostentatious pirate was known as Jade.
On Seven Seas her reputation made.
Feet of her crew were flimsy and clayed.
Order of day was a fresh escapade.

Men were smitten. Plans were swiftly laid.
Noble men arrived with dog and maid.
Women overboard in Everglade.
Enthused their excitement took months to fade.

Jade’s leadership skills were truly well-played.
Rule violators were quartered and flayed.
Rewards were given to those who stayed.
 Ruthless but giving was our Captain Jade....

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