Black Vultures

w c

Black Vultures

 

Appreciate the vultures

As they do their jobs

There along the road

In their little mob

 

Know that they are gamblers

At their places where they land

With cars there racing

Dangerous to the band

 

Know the faint hearted

Should stay far away

With the body and attendants

Gone in a couple days

                                 

Respect the workers huddled

And their labor too

And be thankful for the days

When bodies are removed

 

Be thankful they’re above

On the thermals rising high

Looking for their meals

On roadsides far and wide

 

  • Author: w c (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 17th, 2018 17:34
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments3

  • SLR

    This is so true. Most people don't realize the good that they do. Just imagine how much worse it would be if all those dead animals had to decay on their own. No birds or bugs to clean it up. Thank you for posting this. Good word combos and good flow.

    • w c

      Thanks, SLR. I appreciate your support.

    • Goldfinch60

      Vultures are intriguing birds, I have only seen them in captivity though.

      • w c

        We have two wild species here: the turkey vulture and the black vulture. The caracara is often seen at carcasses as well.

      • orchidee

        A fine write w c.

        • w c

          Thanks, orchidee. I appreciate your support.



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