A bad rap(tor)?

sorenbarrett

The vulture a noble beast
as a garbage collector it does feast on deceased
It carries an ignoble name
historically cloaked in shame
Noncombative it flees
eating flesh and bones keeping us from disease
Head of red a social bird
A lifetime mate is preferred
A better parent no other
Egyptian epitome of a mother

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 14th, 2024 05:08
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  • Teddy.15

    I'd say a quite brilliant rap(tor) I actually rapped it, a very powerful ending. Most entertaining dear sorrenbarret 🌹

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Teddy thought it was time for something different. I saw one soaring outside yesterday and when it came to sit on my roof I thought, why not. Appreciate the read and comment friend.

    • Doggerel Dave

      As one argument for Nature to be left to sort itself, without mankind’s intervention, this is one step towards a greater understanding, Soren.


      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks Dave The Peruvian government actually puts cameras on vultures to see where people illegally dump garbage. Thanks for the read and comment my friend.

        • Doggerel Dave

          Well that put the brakes on, as I had to go investigate more information. Thanks for that, Soren. Cannot ever stop learning.

        • orchidee

          Good write SB. Yes, so there's method in my madness of feeding sewage to KP. Well, as you say here, it keeps others free from disease. heehee.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks Orchi for the read and yes keep Fido away from those scraps

            • orchidee

              I feed Fido roast chicken, fresh lamb, expensive dog food, etc, and scraps to KP. lol.

            • Neville


              Being both a bit of a horneythologist and a nortyculturist .. I know a thing or two about raptors, including Egyptian Vultures ..

              When I was working in Africa a few years back one fell out of the sky and just missed me .. I think it may have had a heart attack .. I know that I nearly did .. Let's call that a rap for now eh' .. Neville

              • sorenbarrett

                Glad it missed you maybe it just got sick on something it ate. Thanks for the read Neville

                • Neville



                  You are most welcome .. as an aside, it .. the bird in question got eaten by dogs within minutes ..

                • Bella Shepard

                  I see them in the neighborhood, and marvel as they soar just as beautifully as an eagle. You raise them up in lovely verse. Such a good write!

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Yes they do soar Bella they are recorded as the highest flying bird at 37,000 feet. Thanks for the read and comment. It is most appreciated. I constantly scan to see when your next poem will be out.

                  • Thomas W Case

                    Great rhythm.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Thomas appreciate it.

                    • Bobby O

                      I love your list or at least my imagined view of it. First I imagine a question for a survey. Now this is not a commentary or judgement , it’s a survey to present just a raw number and observation of contrast
                      A thousand people asked one question.
                      “Do you regularly think of paying tribute and listing positive attributes of vultures in a poem?” The contrast without comment is that if surveyed your answer would be yes.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks Bobby my answers to surveys have always been atypical. Being basically antisocial I have to go against the current. Appreciate the comment Bobby. Yes I can't stand doing the same type of poem all the time.

                        • Bobby O

                          I’m a big fan. I’ll ask just once more
                          Might you have had a chance to look at that video. It’s the first poem I ever wrote. Took me six years it would be cool if you view it?

                          • sorenbarrett

                            I saw one of yours not sure if it was the one give me the name and location I'll look

                            • Bobby O

                              • Bobby O

                                I’ll send a YouTube link.

                                https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv3oTzM6gk&feature=youtu.be

                                • Bobby O

                                  I’ll send a YouTube link.

                                  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sbv3oTzM6gk&feature=youtu.be

                                • Cassie58

                                  You know vultures get bad press. For the first time Soren I am looking at them in a different light, after reading your poem. Normally they give me the creeps. All the best.

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thanks so much Cassie for the read and comment. All garbage men get bad press. They serve an important role. Besides Cassie the poem has a bit of a metaphor in it. I appreciate your comment.

                                  • Thad Wilk

                                    A powerful and
                                    captivating write! 👍
                                    Intriguing to the
                                    very last bite! 👌
                                    Thanks for sharing
                                    to read A delight!! 🦤
                                    Best regards ✌️ Thad

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thanks Thad your comments are appreciated. Thanks for the read.

                                    • 2781

                                      I saw an angel standing in the sun, shouting to all the flying birds in Middle-Heaven, "Come to the Great Supper of God! Feast on the flesh of kings, captains and champions, horses and their riders. Eat your fill of them all- free and slave, small and great!"

                                      For wheresoever the carcass is, there the vultures will gather.

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Indeed they do. Thanks for the read and comment it is valued.

                                      • Dan Williams

                                        Well deserved praise for the subject and the author. nice.

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Thanks Dan I appreciate the read. Had to do something a little different.

                                        • Goldfinch60

                                          Good words soren and so true.

                                          Andy

                                          • sorenbarrett

                                            Thanks Gold for the read. Always appreciate your visit.

                                          • Tom Dylan

                                            A fine write, Soren. Nicely done.

                                            • sorenbarrett

                                              Thank you so much Tom for the read and comment it is most appreciated



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