the pigeon minding its business
There is an informal understanding that we will ignore each other...
photo by dsnake1
the pigeon minding its business
the pigeon quietly waddles away
when I step on the sidewalk.
it is just minding its own business.
it does not want to look at me.
it is wary,
that i may wring its neck
or wrap a cable tie around its leg.
i will not do that of course.
i am too minding my own business.
i am just thinking of
what numbers to buy
for tonight's $10 million TOTO draw.
it will think of food, not numbers.
i will think of numbers, and food.
i reach for a betting slip, and hope.
it pecks at a grain of rice in the grass.
12/06/2024
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TOTO is a lot like Lotto. You know, the lottery. :)
"Do you ever ask your goldfish for their views on goldfish poetry or politics. Does a termite thinks that a woman's place is in the house? Do beavers prefer blondes or brunettes?"
-- Robert Heinlein, Goldfish Bowl
© cheong lee san ( dsnake1 ) 2024
the pigeon minding its business
the pigeon quietly waddles away
when I step on the sidewalk.
it is just minding its own business.
it does not want to look at me.
it is wary,
that i may wring its neck
or wrap a cable tie around its leg.
i will not do that of course.
i am too minding my own business.
i am just thinking of
what numbers to buy
for tonight's $10 million TOTO draw.
it will think of food, not numbers.
i will think of numbers, and food.
i reach for a betting slip, and hope.
it pecks at a grain of rice in the grass.
12/06/2024
**********
TOTO is a lot like Lotto. You know, the lottery. :)
"Do you ever ask your goldfish for their views on goldfish poetry or politics. Does a termite thinks that a woman's place is in the house? Do beavers prefer blondes or brunettes?"
-- Robert Heinlein, Goldfish Bowl
© cheong lee san ( dsnake1 ) 2024
posted by dsnake1 at 1:06 AM
12 Comments:
This is a super enjoyable poem ~~~ well done, well done! Hoping you win/won the $$$$.
B.F.Skinner could have trained the pigeon to pick the TOTO numbers for you..
Thank you, Helen. Nah, I am still looking carefully at my retirement funds. :)
Not a chance, buddy. The pigeons here have a mind of their own. :)
I enjoyed the mingling of you and pigeon going about your own business, and each seeking sustenance.
We can learn from these hardy birds. :)
Love Pigeons and there is so much to gain from them ! great writing and it inspired me .
Thank you, Alan. I thought we can learn a thing or two from them too. :)
We have differing goals but the drive to survive is something we do have in common. :)
Yes, I do agree with you. :)
Great writing, and a great quote!
Thank you, Sara. :)
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