BORIS AND ROCKY

political satire

Rocky the Red Breasted Robin bops to a nearby oak tree

he beholds and notes an empty nest

after a lengthy bop, he feel totally fatigued

and deems he owes himself a needed rest

Along skips Boris the Blue Jay

he looks up but the nest is sozzled with stuff

he squawks to Rocky, who willfully ignores him

hence Boris is irate and fever pitch tough

Boris flies up the tree to settle this tiff

Rocky stretches out and pitches Boris a wink

what a lovely nest to rest

get out, this is mine you stink

Boris flies to earth in a dour mood

he is shopworn of blowups, and in need of a break

he ponders his next vital move

to forge a new take

 

At dark when Rocky slumbers in the nest

Boris turns into a witch

spits out fire from his beak

and kicks off his bold venture without a hitch

Rocky the Red Breasted Robin snores and whistles in his sleep

Boris the Blue Jay holds a grand goal

he sneaks up to the nest in utter silence

and spits fire to induce Rocky to roll

At once, Rocky's balance is off

help me, I'm the king of the nest

I shan't lose it to a Blue Jay

or I will never ever rest

 

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Think there's a hint of pitch and putt here.. a laugh at someone else's way of being.. asinine, maybe .. as puffed up little feathered friends (?) can be. You so often have a way of using one of your many voices to tweet, Betty,, and this is more than a clever one. Would be undiplomatic for me to say more.. but could, as well you know!

[Betty Hermelee]

You guessed it right Emma!
Couldn’t resist this one and of course many thanks for your visit, I always appreciate it
Best, Betty

[emmajoy]

Smiling.. but.. ..

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Betty, couldn't help thinking politics here and that was before I spied the small print. Situation summed up perfectly and conveyed beautifully. Time for someone to move on. Hope all is good with you dear poet. All good wishes. Loved the way you used our avian friends to depict real life.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Very imaginative and well rhymed offering. Has the sound of a modern version of Aesop's fables. The ending gives the impression there may be a sequel.

[Patricia Wedel]

I must say... we have had a number of large fat Bluejays.
I never saw them that large. They look like Bandits
ready to steal whatever they want. I have posted a REWARD--
100 peanuts if you "Catch" the three thieves red-handed with
Cuffs ready. In your Debt: Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Well actually Rocky the Robin is really the Bully here..cause he “ owns” it and won’t share! Thanks for visiting Pat, always appreciate it!Betty

[Lorry]

Every time I went to review this, I had a mental image of an angry, cotton candy headed oompa loompas face appearing on my screen, with klaxons, alarms and bells ringing. As the words FAKE NEWS, FAKE NEWS, appeared in 96 point blood red font.
My only hope is that come January, when he is drugged, hooded and bundled into the secret services trunk and thrown out at trumpet Tower. that they immediately build a wall around it, change his WiFi password and leave him there to fume at his own reflection 🤗

[Betty Hermelee]

YAY! I totally agree with your idea, but I’d rather see him in federal or state prison, and he won’t be pardoned either! Thank for your visit as always,
Betty

[barleygirl]

Can anyone in the USA (& most of the world) NOT read "presidential tug-of-war" in this tale? Your symbolism is delightful, playing blue against red, but I was picturing the blue jay being the bad guy, the recalcitrant one, the one deceptively trying to get back into a nest that isn't his anymore. This poem could be read with either position being red or blue & since I hate mouthy blue jays, I tend to be on the side of the "red-breasted" one (despite a deceptively republican hue) becuz he represents a leader with heart, to me (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Betty Hermelee]

Nope I think it’s pretty clear! But Rocky was the stubborn bully and Boris was just trying to share ; you can read it anyway you want and still get the point! Thanks Marge, xo, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Get out of my house---you are evicted and I have the rental agreement in my hand...
some just don't understand when it is time to pack up and leave.

fly away, fly away, fly away.

j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Ah yes Jacob, so true....the time to leave is NOW....before you’re dragged away!thanks as alwaysread moreAh yes Jacob, so true....the time to leave is NOW....before you’re dragged away!thanks as always
Betty

[Kari Rakitan]

This is a fun poem. Very enjoyable read!

[Betty Hermelee]

On the surface it seems like fun, but there is an underlying theme like who is the bully? And who has the power? Best, Betty