there’s nothing here but fierce chickens
the cock crows raucously and lustily
for his lady friend beside him
for me
bird-brain stares
affronted by this effrontery
this invasion of his territory
then a burst of speed
a mad flapping of wings
as poultry adrenaline surges
in defence of fowl urges
till the intruder is banished
from bird’s eye-view
and amorous overtures
can begin anew