Monday, May 11, 2015

Three Muses - Rooster

When I was a child, my mother raised bantam chickens.  Her prize rooster looked just like this fellow.  Every sunrise was greeted with his enthusiastic crowing, and he strutted about amongst the lady bantams all day.   He was a glorious fellow, but he was evil!  He lay in wait every day for me to come home from school and, as soon as I was in sight,  his feathers fluffed, his wings and head went down and he came after me helter-skelter like a runaway freight train.  If I didn't reach the house fast enough he'd flog my ankles with his spurs.   On one particular day I raced to the door, tripped on the downspout to the cistern and fell against the steps, knocking me quite breathless...and I passed out.  The next thing I remembered, I was flat on my back in the grass with my mother bending over me with a damp cloth to my forehead, and he was nowhere in sight.   I hated that gorgeous fellow.  I was glad when mother went out of the bantam business!   If you happen to meet one of his descendants, don't trust the handsome devil!  (By the way, this is not my childhood home, but it is reminiscent of it).

9 comments:

  1. What a story Bev! I believe every word because a wickid turkey cock did the same thing to me as a child when I stayed for a couple weeks in the country on my ant's place. I was so afraid of that devil. Luckily it didn't succeed to hurt me. Obviously they recognise them who are afraid of them and enjoy it...
    Your collage is beautiful - as well as the cock. You've done an interesting crackling over it.

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  2. Quite a story Bev and I love your collage- so quintessential American. I`ve seen some snappy geese and some posturing roosters for sure- but yours takes the prize. Fantastic!

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  3. Quite a story Bev and I love your collage- so quintessential American. I`ve seen some snappy geese and some posturing roosters for sure- but yours takes the prize. Fantastic!

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  4. Enjoyed your Rooster story, Bev. TFS. I think he must have visited my 'Chicken' and you can see the consequences on my blog....lol. Love the old house background, btw.

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  5. Enjoyed your Rooster story, Bev. TFS. I think he must have visited my 'Chicken' and you can see the consequences on my blog....lol. Love the old house background, btw.

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  6. That is TOO funny! Sorry, Bev, but it is. lol

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  7. Fab sample, Bev! You always have interesting stories with your art which is a double pleasure :)

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  8. I love your story of that 'evil' rooster, Bev, and in my mind's eye I can almost see that daily race between the two of you. Great story, gorgeous art, and thank you for the smile.

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  9. I love how the brilliant colours of your rooster stand out from all the greenery. Gorgeous take on a fun challenge, Bev. (Great story).

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