Pinkly Imperfect

PINK SATURDAY

PINKLY IMPERFECT

In their natural state they're perfect, flamingoes are unsurpassed.

Beautiful pink creatures, floating, or flashing past.

It's their carotenoid diet that causes the pretty pink;

The shrimps and such that they live on are the dietary link.

(I believe if we eat carrots and eat them to excess

We too become tinged with pinkness, our eyes looking quite a mess!)

There's no doubt the colour enhances these exotic birds,

Which can be so entrancing that we are lost for words.

But here I must burst the bubble, explaining that, in the zoo,

They're often 'pinked' excessively! Yes, I swear it's true!

They are given a special diet, very high in carotene,

Making their brilliant pinkness a feature of the scene.

I'm sure the birds don't suffer, and they make a pretty sight,

But I wish it all came naturally!

I'd even prefer them white!

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COMPATIBILITY CHECK

ARIES with SCORPIO

Scorpio's air of mystery is certain to excite

Aries, who's like a bumbling moth, attracted to a light.

And, since the air of mystery, is allied with sensual flair,

With more than a hint of aggression, you seem a likely pair.

You share energy and passion, but both demand control,

And in anything and everything both want the leading role.

Aries likes outside interests, while Scorpio tends to brood

If feeling on the sidelines; then comes the nasty mood!

Both of you like tussles; you may fight things out in bed;

No hearts and flowers lead to sex, just plain old 'seeing red'!

Just for a while this will suffice; you'll think your union great,

But Scorpio secretly resents the more outspoken mate.

Both of you are opinionated and certain that you’re right,

So life is full of fireworks in the day and in the night!

Some people like to live this way, in danger as it were,

They accept the sharp claws of the beast and answer with a purr.

But, as the years go by, it seems these opposites won't attract.

Better get it out of your systems!

Mr Cupid! You are sacked!

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