Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Bill, yeah, we all know how it feels when it gets too crowded. We just want to escape. Well, that's at least how I feel, and I could imagine birds are no different,and Polly just wants her Fiddle-Faddle. Bless her. I loved your fun poem. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018

Thanks, Ulla

Comment from nartoonla

Excellent

HI, from my budgies to yours, A chip, chip, chop. How coud I not stop by, beside have not seen your name in a long time. Enjoyed it as the photo, have two and rather sad as not free but bought in a funny mood and to balance my mistake fly in my apt and are pretty happy doing that. Regards la

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018

Thanks, nartoonia

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Cracker, Jack, fiddle-faddle. Love the play on words.

I know why they're angry. Each couple has no privacy and the cage is too small. 8-)

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

TY, da

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Bill. Overcrowding of any sort with any creature, even human beings, can cause arguments and rage. Look at the road rage on highways! Favorite lines:
"Polly wants a cracker, Jack,
or even Fiddle-Faddle."
Marilyn

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

Thanks, Marilyn, for giving this a look.

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Holy parakeet theme batman! Was this a prompt or do you have an affinity for parakeet poems? You must have a bookfull in the making! Hope they FLY off the shelves! Get it? Fly?

Karenina

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

Thanks, Karenina. I get it.

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

Birds' lives matter! The parakeets are just waiting for a shoulder to vent their rage on. With our pets, it's a trade-off. If I let my cats run outside, no telling what might happen to them. They'll probably live a long life as indoor cats, but they're bored in the house all day. It's their nature to sing, even if they are in a cage. Excellent rhyme and flow. Great choice of picture. It reflects a not-so-happy lot. judi

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2018

Thanks, Judi

reply by judiverse on 13-Apr-2018

You're welcome. judi

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

At least they have company together in the cage. Can't imagine what 'Fiddle-Faddle' is? But I have a good idea! He he he, best wishes, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

Fiddle Faddle is, among other things a caramel popcorn treat, similar to Cracker Jack (the previous line)

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

I consider it to be the ultimate insult, you would put a pretty bird in a tiny cage and then bid it to sing. After being forced to accept its captivity the cage bird will sing, but not ever happily. As a human I have learned why the caged bird sings. Yes I have learned the secret.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

According to Maya Angelou biographers, The caged bird sings to be free.

reply by nomi338 on 13-Apr-2018

I expected you to be aware of the poem and the poet to whom it is related. Very good, you passed my unofficial little test.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very interesting and well written poem about the parakeets. You used great descriptive words and I love the picture of them. They are such cute little birds. Thank for sharing! Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

Thanks, Teri

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

This was a whimsical and happy piece about parakeets!
Rich in Theme and imagery.
It flowed well and read well with no grammar issues as well.
Adjective Content was aligned well with Objective Content and Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.
Good luck with this and have a blessed day.
Dr Ricky 1024.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

Thanks, Ricky, for the excellent review. Bill