Five-thirty-two
She flew through
Deserted streets
As bold as Godiva
Careless of who knew
Her dastardly work
Such shameless brass
The brazen pass
Of the city cuckoo
~
n.b. I was half asleep when she flew by calling at full volume, ensuring I sat up wide awake, not quite believing my ears.
I suppose the late arrival of cuckoos this year has meant they need to crack on with egg laying at every opportunity, while the early birds are out catching worms.
Believe it not, (and sometimes I don’t) I live in a city centre, within the bounds of the old walls. That is the view.
CLP 14/05/2024