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WHAT BIRD IS THAT? (Australian edition)
Strange multi-coloured birds
dance on our clothesline.
A purple Jumper fluffs its feathers,
a flock of Orange-spotted Black Socks
ripples in rhythmic unison
and a breeze lifts the rounded belly
of a Greater Turquoise Towel
about to push down those massive wings
to launch its heavy bulk
and soar off on the air currents.
Dry yet? Nope; the scudding clouds
still sprinkle our strange birds
sporadically with raindrops.
No matter. Think I’ll let
the joyous inhabitants
of our extraordinary aviary
enjoy their time outside.
Strange multi-coloured birds
dance on our clothesline.
A purple Jumper fluffs its feathers,
a flock of Orange-spotted Black Socks
ripples in rhythmic unison
and a breeze lifts the rounded belly
of a Greater Turquoise Towel
about to push down those massive wings
to launch its heavy bulk
and soar off on the air currents.
Dry yet? Nope; the scudding clouds
still sprinkle our strange birds
sporadically with raindrops.
No matter. Think I’ll let
the joyous inhabitants
of our extraordinary aviary
enjoy their time outside.