On the rooftops of fish-town
The passionate pigeons
Roost and revel in twosome bliss.
Evening sun and a lonely antenna
Provide them a stronghold
Opposing the earth.
Here they coo their infinite mantras.
Kissing and billing,
Their beaks start to clatter
And feathers are flying,
The action direct:
The lad mounts the lady
Convincing and straight.
With fluttering wings
Once
Twice
Three times he conquers.
Emerging victorious,
Needless to say:
This cock, to be sure, remains
King for the day.
From Animal Kingdom
© HMH, 2013
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