Saturday, January 28, 2023

The Pigeon Lady

The pigeon lady makes her rounds

At seven in the morn.

About her feeding habits,

I must say that I am torn.

 

Along the promenade, which runs

Adjacent to the river,

She scatters seed which pigeons

Know each day that she’ll deliver.

 

They swoop in great big flocks to feed

And circle in the sky

Before they settle down to peck,

Ignoring passersby.

 

When finished with their meal, they roost

On benches and on railings,

Their droppings making quite a mess,

Among their biggest failings.

 

It’s cool to watch them fly in loops

And strut, like pigeons do,

Yet people lose their sitting spots,

Now flecked with pigeon poo.

 

The pigeon lady breaks the law

And risks a hefty fine.

To some, she is a hero;

Others think she’s crossed a line.

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