Peck, Peck
The mascot of the University of Delaware has a history that stretches back to the American Revolution.
The fight for a nation is the reason
For a scrappy lot of gamecocks that made
The First State resonate in all seasons.
The legend will never ever just fade.
The gamecocks strut, their feathers like points
Of navy fluttering and parading
As they gain ground on other cocks in joints.
They allow for no theft or invading.
The fight remains fierce in Delaware streets.
The Blue Hen continues to just peck, peck.
Whatever bird that he or she may meet
The Delaware Blue Hen will stretch its neck.
This fighting bird is one to earn respect.
For it can leave an opponent just wrecked.
About the Creator
Skyler Saunders
I’ve been writing since I was five-years-old. I didn’t have a wide audience until I was nine. If you enjoy my work feel free to like but also never hesitate to share. Thank you for your patronage. Take care.
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