South Pacific Inspired Poems
by Timothy N. Trainor

Crowing Rooster

What's that sound?
Is someone near?
Don't invade my space
Because I know you're here

This is my space
If you can hear me
Don't come any closer
Or there will be a price to pay

All these young chicks
And their mother hens
Are under my care
So go away

Can't you hear me?
How many times do I have to say
Stay away from here
This is where I stay

Be on your way
Or I will make you go
Find someplace else
Where I'm not around

Do you hear that other guy?
Go bother him
I'm much bigger
And I always win

This is my last warning
Go away while you can
If you don't go now
You'll never crow again

October 2 - Rarotonga