Negotiation
by cricketjeff on August 21, 2008. © Jeff Green, All rights reserved
Two love birds on an apple bough that live to bill and coo
And sing a subtle song to show they care
A feathered nest where they can sleep and do what love birds do
I envy them the chance they have to share
Majestic swans that glide along and raise another brood
A partnership of equals built to last
The only things to argue for are children’s bags of food
And very soon such silliness is past
The Robin likes to boss his mate, but she’s the better man
They can’t be split by arguing the toss
These birds all seem to get along in any way they can
I’ll follow them and let you be the boss
I know you like me to take charge, and look so big and tough
As long as all I do is what you need
So I’ll pretend that I’m the man, your special bit of rough
And give your fancies just a bit of feed
The Blackbird in his shiny coat who sings his love all day
Is only singing so she’ll always smile
And just like him I’ll do my part to keep things as you say
And maybe we’ll be happy for a while
This ancient game of birds and bees and keeping ladies sweet
Has worked for all these years for man and bird
So I’m prepared to carry on pretending life’s complete
If you’ll pretend you’ll hear my every word!
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