Once upon a time
Fowls wondered why humans decapitated them on many a happy occasion
…as though they had committed an unpardonable crime
So they made debating and experiments their vocation
II
Cocks, at a point, blamed hens
…for not laying enough eggs
Hens shot back that many laid eggs in tens
…and asked how many cocks helped to feed the hatched with their legs
IIb
But cocks were of the view
That if humans got many eggs to eat
Decapitating them will be few
And they will find their living seat
III
One hen reminded them all
That even their fellow birds like hawks
…are also part of the killing corp
And asked why their men call themselves cocks
…if they are killed just because they are fowls?
IV
They decided cocks will work more with their waists
For hens to lay more eggs
Human waters will be poisoned through their wastes
…until sad occasions force them to offer many begs
V
They were in for a shock
The more humans died, the more they were killed
It was as if the heavens did them mock
In their own thoughts’ field
VI
Their self blame intensified
As their murders skyrocketed
Their unfair cries were amplified
As fears of their extinction skyrocketed
VII
But their internal conflicts interfered with the battle for their hunt
Making them a hopeless bunch
As it intensified their many a can’t
Now they still live to be supper, breakfast and lunch
Amoafowaa Sefa Cecilia © January 6, 2021
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