Inspired and prompted by Magpie # 39
A Proud Tradition
We lead the world
At the break of dawn, at 5.30 sharp
we are up
We brace ourselves, our crown up erect
We take a stance ,
toss our head back
the melodious tune is sung
Cocker- doo-doodle do
A strange biological clock
Triggered the act
Everyday with out fail, true for a fact
Only then you humans moved
Your lazy bones to follow suit
to be up and about
though there are an odd few
who insist
of breakfast in bed
We rule the world
Through the 4 corners of the earth
Big China, India and anywhere else
The Colonel
in pure white flannel
Goateed , smiling , forever in a good mood
Its ‘finger licking good’
We decide our own destiny
We are not to be bullied
We stand proud of our reputation
We are of the most difficult species to be trained
Unlike others
who could be led by the nose
We have our own mind
Don’t Pavlov us, we’ve had enough
And another thing
Cut out that crap of ‘chicken and egg’
We’re first on the scene
A chicken can create an egg
Can an egg do the same?
18 comments:
I am visualizing a troop of chickens in full uniform .... marching throughout the land .... in full control ~ loved this!
Don't Pavlov us... Hah! Bah! Bravo!
I knew this prompt would have inspired you being from the Birdhouse and all that.
Now, for my first challenge to you, please visit:
http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2010/11/thursday-think-tank-22-magic.html#more
Thank you!
Chickens rule.
Ninotaziz Ma'am, posted a haiku in response to the challenge. The image unfortunately didn't come out proper.
Dear Helen and willow,
Thanks for dropping by. Am new in this!
That is delightful and very funny! I love the Don't Pavlov us that makes me laugh!
I don't think an egg can create an egg, but....
Dear Reflections Ma'am,
It's an age old question but the chicken is adamant!
Dear Kristen,
I'm glad!
Who wouldn't believe this arrogant leader? So darned funny...I can see the march -
Dear Tumblewords Ma'am,
So long as there are chickens and they don't chicken out.
Btw Ma'am I'm new to Haiku and Senryu ( see my posting 'Magic' following this). Poetess Ninotaziz advised me to look you up as you were instrumental in introducing Senryu to the crowd.
And thanks for dropping by.
The progression of this poem gets better with each line...funny is so good!
Hi Lyn,
Thanks for your visit. We soldier on!
This is too funny! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Hi Bee,
Thanks.
Good point, I always said the chicken came first. loved this...
Yes, I think so too! But many are not readily accepting it.
wow.
bravo.
beautiful chicken tale.
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