Naughty Girl

Katie Sleeping

Some folks may think that I am cute,
But really, I am quite astute.
I wait until the night is quiet
Before I squawk and start to riot.

I spread my wings and fly quite high
Pretend the ceiling is my sky
I swoop and skim, a wonderous scene..
Oops there goes another figurine.

I watch with awe and humour too
As things get stuck with superglue
Can I help? I ask myself, as statue
Is replaced on shelf.

Nooo! yells mum but not in rage
As she swiftly puts me back in cage.
She say's I'm naughty as I tip my water,
I want to be good, I know I oughtta

I know I'm clumsy, that is true
No bad intentions, I assure you
So in my cage I start to play
Tomorrow is another day!

Next morning comes, once more I fly
To that ceiling way up high.
Now if I fly closer to the wall,
Those parrot plates, now would they fall?

No chance there to persevere
Instead, land on the chandelier.
I see moms face, it wears a frown
As upon it I swing upside down.

To and fro, oh this is smashing!
Till down it comes adroitly crashing
Once more I hang my head in shame
As mom brings to an end, my game.

So from my cage, I'll plan a way
To enter mom's glass wall display.
There are such pretty figurines
No better have I ever seen.

One day, I whisper to myself
I'll leave nothing on the shelf.
For who needs a gym top, perch or stand?
When on that cabinet I'll land.

But now it's time for me to feed
Upon my banquet….yummy seed.
I eat my fruit as mom gets weepy
And as for me? I just get sleepy.

Mum says I am a naughty girl,
Then in another breath, a pearl!
I nod off and in dreams play
And leave things for another day.

Written By Parrot Passions UK Member Meg