I thought it was old age, but now she's suffering, I think

[MsBrahma]

Thank you for your kind comments, everyone. We have five others and they are all fine. "Boss Lady" was a red sexlink, supposedly also known as a Cinnamon Queen. One of her flockmates is pictured to the left. Both of them are/were curious, assertive birds with loads of personality!

 

[theoldchick]

Boss Lady:

So sorry you had to go
Where you went we don't know
But your time was up, you lost your glow
Time flew by and you grew old
Your loss has made my heart feel cold
But the time will come and I will heal
'Cause my broken heart is not made of steel
There will be another that will find a place
A bossy old gal that will put a smile on my face

 

[MsBrahma]

Nice poem, Old Chick! "Lying Larry"--love that name! Around here, we'd say Lyin' Larry.