Everglades Gossip
A roseate spoonbill was overheard to say,
“You’ll never guess who I saw today!
Gone from the Everglades for a hundred years,
flamingos have settled not far from here.”
The second spoonbill said, “It will be nice, I think,
having neighbors who also like to wear pink.
Maybe they won’t brag that their legs are longer,
or argue that their beaks are stronger.”
“We will have to be tactful and kind,”
said the first spoonbill, “and pay no mind
to flamingos’ skinny necks and feathery heads.
Some things are better left unsaid.”
“We have a lot in common. Let’s focus on that,”
said the second spoonbill. “We’ll have a chat
with our new neighbors. I think it will be good
to welcome flamingos back to the neighborhood.”
Reprinted from Hanging Out with Wild Animals II
Environmentally-themed book series for readers aged eight to twelve
Copyright© 2018 by Cheryl Batavia
Gulf Coast Poet 
Enjoyed the poetic conversation Cheryl 💚💙
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Thank you for your kind comment, Radhika. I am happy you liked the poem. All the best! Cheryl
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Like humans, the everglades are gossiping but are wanting to live in harmony. So unlike us. Amazing conversation 😊
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Thank you, Kritika, for that astute observation! I appreciate your kind comments, and I am glad you like the poem. Have a great day! Cheryl
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Pleasure is mine Cheryl. Hope you are doing great.
Have a great day you too 🙂
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Haha. I enjoyed their conversation. You’ve a great imagination 🙂
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Shweta, thank you for your generous comment! I am so glad you enjoyed the poem and found it amusing. Have a great weekend! Cheryl
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Thank you. I hope you have a great weekend too. Take care, stay safe
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Oh…. I loved their conversation! 💖
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Thank you, Offshorewriter, for reading and commenting. I am so happy that you enjoyed the poem. Have a great weeked! Cheryl
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Pink is as pink does…never mind, just sounded good! HA!
Really enjoyed the neighborhood chatter.
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Haha! Good one, Laura! Thank you for commenting, and I am pleased that you enjoyed the poem! All the best! Cheryl
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Nice conversation. Love this, Cheryl.👌
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Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am so happy you liked the poem. Have a great weekend! Cheryl
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What a fun conversation. Clever!
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Thanks for reading, Beck. Comment is below.
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Thank you, Beck, for your kind comment! I am glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a great day! Cheryl
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Thank you Cheryl for those beautiful pictures and wonderful message from the colorful flamingos. So wise and wonderful for all of us to aspire to in our day! ❤️👏❤️
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Cindy, it pleases me that you have focused on the message in the poem. Thank you for your very kind and perceptive comments! I really liked the photo of the flamingos, and wish I could go wherever that is this afternoon! : ) Take care. Cheryl
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Oh I’m so glad as it is the one I think we should all live by so thank you for sharing it. We have flamingo parties where people put a plastic one out on your lawn and invite you to come. I have never been to one though because I’m with you… I’d rather go there too! Hugs, 🤗
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absolutely love this wise bird chat!
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Thank you, Kate, for taking the time to read and comment. I am so glad you liked the poem. Have a great weekend! Cheryl
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it’s wise advice for all of us, thanks Cheryl
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Cheryl, I went through your Blog and I was literally wonderstruck!❤ You writings are so simple, but it has such deep meaning. You really made my day🤗
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tuleshwari, Thank you so much for your kind and generous comments! I am very gratified that you like my poems and find them meaningful, and I really appreciate that you took time to read and comment. All the best! Cheryl
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Loved this conversation. And beautiful pictures.
This post is so refreshing. 💜
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Thank you, Thegirlwithapuzzledmind, for your lovely comments. I am so glad you enjoyed the post. All the best! Cheryl
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Your most welcome. Have a great weekend.
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So clever and wisely sculpted! Great post!
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Thank you, Rishika! I appreciate your kind and generous comment, and I am glad you liked the post. Take care. Cheryl
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So wonderful read beautiful concept penned in beautiful way
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Subbashini, I truly appreciate your kind comment. Thank you for reading, and I am happy that you liked my poem. Have a great day! Cheryl
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Beautiful & wise words Cheryl! Love it! Thank you ❤️💕
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Thank you, Misae. I am so happy that you found the poem meaningful! I hope all is well with you! Cheryl
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I love flamingos! And what a lovely conversation ❤️
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Thank you, Rupa, for visiting my site and leaving a comment. I am so glad you enjoyed the poem. You can imagine how happy I was to learn that flamingos are living in the wild in Florida again. Nobody knows where they came from…maybe Central America. All the best! Cheryl
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Its my pleasure ☺️
That’s so good to know!!
Oh ok… Thank you!
Take care.
Regards,
Rupa.
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