Parrot alarm

Carpe diem! Morning, sqwaking.

The world’s best alarm: the Parrot.

How he blindly rushes, seizing

Silver, gold of greatest karat.

But with sleepy in the eyes

Navigation’s down. A feather!

Bumps headfirst on walls and wardrobes.

He will dress me for wrong weather.

And when out to seize the day,

I won’t even seize a word.

I will stumble. Cold! I’ll tremble.

Oh, what an impatient bird!