Crashing an Emu
My brother grabbed a bird to fly
And took a leap from way up high.
His choice of emu for his flight
Was quite a fatal oversight.
An emu's body only soars
About as well as mine or yours,
So don't expect an emu pet
To be a giant birdie jet.
(And dogs, despite their lack of wings,
Can do a lot of charming things,
So get a dog to fetch a ball
And not a bird who'll let you fall.)
And took a leap from way up high.
His choice of emu for his flight
Was quite a fatal oversight.
An emu's body only soars
About as well as mine or yours,
So don't expect an emu pet
To be a giant birdie jet.
(And dogs, despite their lack of wings,
Can do a lot of charming things,
So get a dog to fetch a ball
And not a bird who'll let you fall.)
This poem is copyright (©) Paul Burgess 2025
About the Writer
Paul Burgess
Paul lives in Lexington, Kentucky. He is the sole proprietor of a business that offers ESL, translation, and interpretation services. He speaks several languages fluently and likes studying the cultures and intellectual histories of many nations. When not writing strange poems, he enjoys playing guitar, reading, and hiking. His poems have appeared in Blue Unicorn, The Orchards, Parody, Lighten Up Online, New Verse News, and other poetry publications.
