The Vulture's Pet Comments

An interesting and fascinating story written with clarity of thought and mind. A creative and compelling piece of poetry. Thanks for sharing, Nika.

Well described poem, Niki. Great feedback (comments) from other poets on this site. Reading out aloud gave it more feeling and meaning for myself. The length did not put me off. Bri Edwards list pointed me to this gem.

(cont.) ok, i now backtrack a bit. 'self-awareness' and 'confidence' are not all that makes for a successful life! BUT they SURE SHOULDN'T 'HURT' EITHER. Sometimes people can use/need a bit of luck, and, often, help from others who already have experienced a lot of life, good an/or bad. to MyPoemList & most likely into one of my (usually monthly showcases, if i DON'T FORGET!) . Beautiful work, Nika! bri :)

(cont.) something 'made me' read the first stanza again. see the line 2 typo? i MISSED it the first time. and i ALSO realized (duh!) that the title implies that the young lady was the VULTURE's pet, not vice versa! nice! STANZA 16 is FANTASTIC! ! ! well, 'poetically-speaking'. otherwise, it sucks! ! ! (cont.)

(cont.) another favorite: How has the vulture I know now grown so different? [sounds like some of my marriages! ] i got a low, rolling laugh out of this: She sent a few cards by way of pigeon mail Not snail mail? the only 'foul' i've found to 'pick at' so far...is your use of fowl. a vulture would not normally be called a 'fowl', but this is poetry, so 'we' get more of a free hand **, i say, than if it were an article for Audubon Magazine. :) (cont.)

some favorite lines: Rid of him! - was what she wanted to be But somehow he always found a way To appear guiltless, to be the victim His act was always the same......I'm beginnin' to think this is NOT about just any old vulture! ! ! (cont.)

This is a transcendent work, Nika. As I read, I was reminded of Jarrell's The Woman at the Washington Zoo. Both that work and your gem remind me of just how much of what goes into identity, imposed by others and drawn out by the self, is actually dependent on the vulture. A great poem, Nika.

good piece...well knitted to reflect her vulnerability but there's still hope

He pecked and pecked until there was no more Nothing left to take, no more use of her to make He made himself scarce seeking out new reserves Leaving his prey unattended for the first time........all the girls in this world should read this poem.......just so fine...... girls should know that there are vultures around hovering to eat their innocence up...........thank u dear poetess.

A poignant write but with hope at the end. A vivid portrayal of the weakness and strength of a person. Beautifully crafted and well executed piece.10

Write comment. Great imagination, Nika. Read my poem, Love and Iust. Thanks