Midafternoon
two birds taking a bath
enjoying the sun
till one expresses wrath
A fish jumps high
two engage in a battle
a conniption is thrown
over the chattel
Loud noises
fill the air
spreading of wings
neither willing to share
Antics escalate
as the fish continues to jump
each bird throwing water
now there is a bump
One final jump
the fish has been eaten
an alligator swoops in
the birds have been defeated
The show is over
as the alligator departs
the birds spread the story
each exaggerates their part
Calmness returns
continuing the beauty of the day
each bird leaves
and goes his separate way
copyright 2018 Debbie Pierce
https://pipersadventures.blog/2018/07/02/conniption-a-bird-tale
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2018/07/02/conniption/
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Great use of the prompt! Loved the inamges evoked from your poem. I saw the story unfold before my mind’s eye. The alligator…. the victor! Such is life! 💙
Thank you. It is fun to watch the drama in nature. Such lovely life lessons. Have a wonderful day!
So enjoyed this, this is a real experience on our local river scene.
Thank you. The river is a so much fun. Have a wonderful day!
You too
To cute, enjoyed the poem.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Surprised the gator went for one fish and not two fowl…oh well, fun story. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you.