I find it disconcerting
alarming and alerting
the unashamed asserting of their glee.
It is true they sound impressive
if not manic and aggressive
then undoubtedly excessive definitely.
Their reaction is confusing
as I’m not at all amusing
it’s my ego they are bruising carelessly.
Don’t they know it’s impolite
taking unabashed delight
cracking up at all in sight hysterically.
With their cacophonic chorus
piercing skin that’s thin and porous
you would think that they abhor us certainly.
But apparently this bird
whose refrain is so absurd
was created to confer a word of warning.
To the spirits who reply
to the Kookaburra’s cry
lighting up the inky sky at dawn each morning.
A Note for Poets: is it time for your submission to Jackie Hosking’s Spring Competition (deadline 30th November)
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