We’re in the Forest of Dean, again
House-sitting for my brother.
A beautiful, idyllic place
Far from a world of bother.
But what is this…
An egg-bound hen?
(forlorn and seemingly spent)
So syringe in hand,
I take command and oil her laying vent.
She’s now resting in the hen-house
And here I am writing this ditty
But ‘Ye gods and little fishes’
Ugh! I’m feeling oh so shitty.
I’m crawling with red dust mites
On my clothes and in my hair
My reward for taking pity!
But, as usual life’s not fair.
Take advise from me, my friends
And never touch a chicken.
Well… that is…. unless…of course
It’s deliciously finger-lickin’
Damn it Captain, you found my weak spot……….advise/advice…I never get it write (sic) Ta
The test of the tale is not the chicken
Nor in the mites so fowl…er foul
For the story ends…as does the bird
With the taste, the smell, and the lickin’.
Loved it Jill! You never cease to amaze and amuse me! I even enjoyed your use of "advise" rather than the silly ol’ proper word "advice". fdlmro
Please don’t make us wait so long for the next one!
The Captain
that is deeply disturbing me!
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I really like this. You’ve told a story that’s both interesting and well written. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed the read.
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Not bad. Your poetry combined the essence of a story. As all good poetry should.
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Life Expereince
ach!
You know more about hens than I
I just know about the scarcity of hens teeth.
as for being egg bound..
you are a good woman..
feed the red mites to the fishies
and you will be complete
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You got me laughing with your ending you fowl talking poet you! lol Your muse is awakening. Sometimes fun pens get the juices flowing again, even if you had to encounter red mites!
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What a lot – of husbandry skills – one learns – when taking care of animals. Had to assist in a goat birth once – where the use of long gloves – was required. Love the "finger-lickin" part – but not the preparation from a walking hen to pan ♥
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You tell a tale in a way that allows even that mundane task to reek of something darker yet.. very nicely done!
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The test of the tale is not the chicken
Nor in the mites so fowl…er foul
For the story ends…as does the bird
With the taste, the smell, and the lickin’.
Loved it Jill! You never cease to amaze and amuse me! I even enjoyed your use of "advise" rather than the silly ol’ proper word "advice". fdlmro
Please don’t make us wait so long for the next one!
The Captain
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