Prompt: Unknown
Scientists think they know of every bird
That every single species has a fancy word
But little do they know, the surprising truth
A bird that’s eluded even the most dedicated sleuth
Kevin, the undercover sparrow
As the list of species narrow
He’ll always find a way to avoid detection
He won’t join your collection
He once posed as a lawyer
And sued a man’s employer
Because they tried to take his photograph
And then he flew away with a hearty laugh
He’s a master of disguise
You get close, and away he flies
By the night, he’ll have a new identity
While the researcher screams obscenity
He’s the sneakiest sparrow you’ve ever seen
He’ll do whatever it takes to keep his record clean
He lives on a beach under the tropical sun
The coolest bird who is on the run
So when you venture anywhere
Remember that he may be hiding there
Disguised as a waiter, politician, or priest
The world’s only unrecorded beast
Jonathon Greenall is a freelance writer, artist, and tabletop roleplaying game designer who has written for CBR, Polygon, Nintendo Life, Gayley Dreadful, Enbylife, and many other publications. They have also published several popular and highly-praised tabletop roleplaying games including “You Have One Ability….The Ability To Fuck This Up,” “Macarons, Milkshakes, And Magic,” and “Wander Wizards.”
Jonathon has always been fascinated by media, from the big hitters to the small, obscure, and often overlooked titles that linger on the sidelines, capturing both the on and off-camera stories that make these shows so fascinating.
Jonathon is also a major anime fan, having been exposed to the medium through shows like Sailor Moon and Revolutionary Girl Utena. Since then, Jonathon has maintained a passion for anime, watching most new shows each season and hunting down overlooked gems from previous ones.