the nun's birthday

By manunkind

The lines and shadows of ocean followed the fish
And dancing, glistening light poured from the sun
I chose my prey, and began to plan a dish
An intriguing dish for my mother, the nun

I lay in the grass and stalked the sheep
And there I schemed and dreamed of foods for kings
And when I killed, no cry arose, not a peep
Then two of plan A, yum! The pigeon wings!

The meal, madly I bedecked with feathers
All around, haphazardly placed, ill matching balloons
Deviously my laughter rang on and whether
To invite, became the decision, buffoons

Hence I planned the birthday of my mother
I am illegitimate, but still, I do love her

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Copyright 2004 tainted_letters
Published on Friday, November 12, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: -unflinching images you have so magnificently contrived. I feel saddened I have not come across this work before . . so much can be drawn from it . . i am bedazzled ~ Rose

  • A former member wrote: Oh wow-I am utterly besotted with this piece (and confused at the conclusion I have not discovered you before) . . this is stunning. The first stanza beautifully invited me in . . took me on a voyage through the delicacy of your subject and the unflinchin

  • BeautifulCalamity On Friday, November 12, 2004, BeautifulCalamity (428)By person wrote:

    this reminds me of something, but i cant really pinpoint what it is exactly. i liked this quite a bit, nicely written piece..

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