The deceased lay prone
Where it sent a message from beyond the skirting board
Everyone was surprised to find feathers,
Expecting to see a more furry resident in the gap
The only question…how did it get there?
In the corner, el gato sat innocent
Not saying a word, the
Goldfish kept a nervous silence
#fowc #corpse #inkdropk
#coloryourworld #cyw #pinkflamingo
long legged bird
wading in water
feet unseen
across America and Africa
you settle with your siblings
wonderous waterfowl
balanced like ballerinas
up on one leg
hidden in feathers – the other peg
paired in twos – for life (the news)
settled together in a homely nest
as mum and dad to two chicks – the best
and by the great big watering hole
pairs form groups – safety their goal
up in the sky – during flight – and at night
#cyw #coloryourworld #canary-yellow
Clever little bird,
aware of the things around you
natures warning system for those heading underground
as they go looking for treasures hidden away
reeling out tunes as the material is dug
your silence – a signal – its time to get out.
