He comes in a flurry
Without any hurry
Sits on his swing.
His eyes round
Look with wonder around,
Assured everything is all right
Closes his eyes
Enjoy with small sighs
His owlish dreams.
I forget the moves
And watch his antics.
His life hinges
On balancing between two tinges
Green, red, lilac, orange and blue
The sea-saw startles him
Nervously opens his eyes as he slips
Accusing – funny humans you!
Stamping his feet
The color of choice he wants.
Waits and watches
With his balance restored
He gently strikes his wings
To wash his hands of humans
And goes back to his wise dreams.
He dances with joy as you win
Hops spreading his wings,
His small red tongue lolls
Makes you laugh, looks so droll.
But out it protrudes
As if he has been hanged
If you are unwise to lose,
Poor Odus folds his wings
Drops from the swing
Minus his glory
And makes you feel sorry.
Footnote: Odus is the mascot of the Dreamworld in the popular color matching game Candy Crush Saga. Odus sits balanced on a moon-scale. His appearance changes as per the state of the game.
(Image credit: King)
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