The Jesus Bird Poem by Dennis N. O'Brien

The Jesus Bird



He profits from extended toes,
As o'er the lily pads he goes.
His call is just a quiet screech
Although he's not inclined to preach.
He's tiny and he has no beard;
This lily trotter's really weird.
He wears a robe - a feathered suit;
He's light of foot, this little coot.
A miracle he doesn't sink
And end up drowning in the drink.
He seems so happy, not a care,
But then he has no cross to bear.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
The Jacana or Jesus bird is found in lakes and lagoons throughout the tropics and sub tropics.
Also called the Lily Trotter, it appears to walk on water as it steps from one lily pad to the next.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ruby Honeytip 16 November 2012

Hahaha...this is just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. What a joy!

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Dennis N. O'Brien

Dennis N. O'Brien

Brisbane, Australia
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