In Response to my Daughter's Fear

            On March 23, 2011 my daughter, Carla, wrote: 

            "So, when did the avian obsession occur? Is it contagious?"

By my daughter's quaint expression,

(And I guess that I'll concur)

I have an "Avian Obsession,"

That's been diagnosed by her.

She's asked if it's contagious,

But what is there to fear?

It's not likely that John Audubon

Will suddenly appear

To decry my ornithology

Or judge my photo shoot;

And chasing feathered friends around

Won't make me dissolute!

So just relax, my daughter,

It's really not so scary;

The "Avian Obsession"

Is not hereditary!