Parrots! © Poem by Roann Mendriq

The sky is grey, dipped deep in fog,
The sea is dark and silent, bleak;
The shores are veiled in morning smog,
The trees in shadow, ghost-like weak.

In tune with all I see and hear,
I gaze upon this dismal scene,
steeped in worry, lost in fear;
When suddenly, a flash of green

wings accross the mundane skies,
neon bright with vibrant streaks;
Accompanied by cheerful cries,
Squawks of joy, Triumphant shrieks!

Parrots! Parrots! bring me hope,
Make me smile and help me cope!