A Proud Pheasant

A Proud Pheasant

perches huffily upon his

royal hump

within the pasture-

his kingdom begins

when he decides

to take a launch below.

Where are your colours

today Your Highness?

The shimmer of your

white ring-neck

is muted.

Is it because the sky is

so dark and grey

with rain masking the flow

of your feathers?

Hold your position firmly

stalwart one-

the sun will return once

more and shine

in allegiance to your spirit.

(c) 2021Richard L. Provencher