She appeared from nowhere,
out of the blue, this morning
like an early Christmas present -

I little hen for Mr. P
our wondrous miracle
of shimmering cobalt blue.

A little hen quite small
with softly rounded brown bum
and pretty creamy chest.

Her neck with emerald sheen
beneath a feathered crown.
Her feet a size too big.

Where did she come from -
this perfect companion
for our adopted son?

I do hope she stays...

Alison Cassidy

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/peacock-story-2-pretty-miss-p/