The Hitchhiker
Mystic
Archie Massey and Jo Wood-Hill
Mon 5 Nov 2012 07:36
The Hitchhiker - a silly poem created on a long night watch! I've been flying for days But with the sun's last rays Tiredness peaks I must rest my beak! Aha! What a sight A ship sailing into the night The top of the mast A nice perch at last! Bank right, bank right I can do this alright? But it pitches and rolls And I fail to grab hold The people they stare I give them a glare Feet out to land On the bimini stand Damnit I missed Swark! I hiss Hit my wing on the back stay But I'm fine, I'm ok A rail on the side Looks like an easier divide I slowly descend, (my wings are on fire!) And wrap my claws firmly around the metal wire At last I can rest This ship is the best Use my tail feather to balance Head tucked in - a funny stance Ditch my crap on the ship While my head gets some kip The humans keep watching The miles of ocean we're crossing It's finally dawn The humans yawn Time to be on my way Lots of fish to catch today! I spread my wings and lurch Beginning the breakfast search Farewell and thanks for the ride Mystic p.s Enjoy clearing up my bird shit! |