Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, FINE FEATHERS, by HENRY T. PRAED


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First Line: Cocky, self-pleased, barnyard king
Last Line: And barnyard glories never last.
Subject(s): Birds; Feathers; Wings


Cocky, self-pleased, barnyard king,
With your brilliant comb and tail,
A ruler with a sceptered wing,
Example of the dominant male;
Call your harem, let them view
Their fine lord, O, it is great
To strut around a cock like you,
Barnyard prince and potentate.

O, once my comb was red as yours,
My plumes as brilliant; but now see,
My comb is pecked, and hens by scores
Have robbed me of my plumage; we
All have our days to strut and rule,
But this beware: life changes fast,
Today's king is tomorrow's fool,
And barnyard glories never last.





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