A bad rap(tor)?

The vulture a noble beast

as a garbage collector it does feast on deceased

It carries an ignoble name

historically cloaked in shame

Noncombative it flees

eating flesh and bones keeping us from disease

Head of red a social bird

A lifetime mate is preferred

A better parent no other

Egyptian epitome of a mother

Reviews

[Marie]

I have learned a lot about the vulture family which I did not know about before I read your very finely inked poem, dear poet. Wonderful how the vulture loves only one and only love. I so admire them for that. Love the perfect swing, rhythm and rhyme of the poem as it effortlessly flies down the page. Love that the vultures are perfect parents. Love the true facts presented also within the poem. A very lovely, informative write which I so enjoyed reading. Excellent write! Thank you for sharing, dear poet...

[Soren]

Thank you Marie for the read of this piece. Had to do something a little different and nature is beauty in any of its forms. Many of its forms are looked down on but they are all equal in their beauty and value. The vulture holds the record for the highest flying bird at 37,000 feet and any bird that soars that high deserves some recognition.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, dear poet and thank you for the wonderful information about the vulture. I appreciate your kindness...

[Arundass TP]

Vultures are really like crows. They clean dead from the earth. They are messengers of Lord of Death. Nicely written

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the read and comment Arundass it is most appreciated and valued.