Attribution: Ryzhkov Sergey
Image: Black-winged stilt courtship behavior (here)
One must stand tall
Courtship is an art
Just not enough on stilts
Be taller than the target
Towering above
Is to be in control
Sight ahead easier to behold
Clear view of purpose
Will make strategies
A piece of cake
Confidence difficult
to strive for but easy to attain
Flatteringly a little
it works!
(55 words)
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Oh I agree.. Flattering always works in courtship
ReplyDelete'..taller than the target
ReplyDeleteTowering above
Is to be in control..'--so often the case. A lovely exploration of the concept of two, Hank. Thanks for participating.
Standing tall wit a little flattery sure can win the day
ReplyDeleteI'm left with this image of two people, both thinking the other to be the target of their courtship; growing... and growing... and growing... never stopping...
ReplyDeleteA little taller than is not always necessary! But works very well here, Hank. Thanks. k.
ReplyDeleteWell done. I, however, don't find confidence easy to attain.
ReplyDeleteAs a shorter person, your metaphor outs me down; smile. Way to hit 55 & embrace the concept of two. The lightness & litheness of the piece perks me up.
ReplyDeleteHank,
ReplyDeleteThose birds do look like they are in love...flattery works in courtships..
Wonderful picture of nature Hank, also words to accompany it.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
ReplyDeleteGood advice... I'll stand taller today & see how it goes.
Good one, Hank! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the title and how you followed through with your courting birds.
ReplyDeleteGood quote...
ReplyDeletetallness does have an advantage usually... cute.
ReplyDeleteA little flattery always works on me! Nice write!
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