The Magnificent Magpie Poem by Kelvin Rush

The magnificent magpie confident and strong
Watching from the highest point casually in song
Eyes like telescopes in and out for food
At times superstitious sometimes misconstrued

On the go spread-eagled gliding at ease
Following on instinct at one with the breeze
Prominent and purposeful as cool as you like
Sometimes cruel and violent but always a delight

Some say you are intelligent but always bring bad luck
Associated with witchcraft a thief and a crook
A sly and menace character a pirate of the skies
All I see is reflection in me beauty through your eyes

The magnificent magpie cocky and sure
Never one to mess with alert and secure
Standing tall and proud peacock-like and calm
Fly away magnificent magpie go and spread your charm