Muffin - 1st Place

Congratulations to Tara May and her bird Muffin.

I have a Peachfaced lovebird
Who brings me so much joy.
He's a Dutch blue Peachfaced lovebird--
At least I think he is a boy!!

I waited more than two long years
For a bird to call my own.
Then I got my Muffin
And now I'm not alone!

I never thought a lovebird
Would be the bird I'd get--
An African grey or a Hahn's macaw...
But Muffin's the very best pet.

I think someday I'll be a Mom
And have a family (maybe!)--
But I'm a high school girl right now
And my lovebird is my baby!!!

He's not your average Tweety Bird;
My Muffin Bird has spunk!
He's a little bit mouthy--he's saucy & sharp--
I love my lovebird punk!!

 

Some people say that lovebirds
Aren't very good at talking.
Muffin quickly learned the kissing sound
And that was very shocking!

 

He thinks that I'm his girlfriend
Even though I have no wings.
The size difference doesn't faze him.
(He doesn't mind those sorts of things!!)

He likes to share my food with me--
He'll snatch whatever I'm eating!
I dare not punish him for his deeds
For he'll glare at me angrily tweeting...

Muffin is so very smart--
He thinks big parrots are overrated.
He even knows how to use his beak
To make paper perforated!

For Muffin thinks he has to chew
On everything I write;
My friends are accustomed to "Muffin marks"--
To them it's a usual sight.

Most kids will tell their teacher
That the dog ate their homework.
But my teacher knows the damage
Was a lovebird's dirty work!

He love to splash in the slippery sink
And hang out with me in the shower.
That bird in the mirror doesn't stand a chance
Against his mighty Muffin power!

Muffin likes to ride inside
The hood of my sweatshirt
And he's much better than a boyfriend--
(Lovebirds know how to flirt!)

One time when I was crying
He watched me quietly for a while.
But then he snuggled really close
And tried to make me smile.

Of all the special lovebirds
I think he's more special than the rest.
He's my little feathered love--
To me he'll always be the best.

 
home madagascar lovebird

green fischer's lovebird

 

Photo credits: blue peachfaced lovebird by Vera Appleyard, black-cheeked lovebird by Deb Sandidge, Madagascar lovebird by Gwen Powell (bird owned by Roland Dubuc), Fischer's lovebird by Lee Horton.