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MENAGERIE
Why a stork?
A pelican has a built-in bassinet.
One thing is certain,
no rabbits were harmed in my conception.
About bulls...
I am told they prefer fiestaware,
never china…
even on special occasions
Does coal industry safety protocol specify
that canneries wear hardhats?
Or does the cage suffice?
Every camel I’ve met
Is well hydrated.
An ox helped me move the other day.
He was strong and quite chatty.
Most elephants
avoid rooms altogether…
except the pink show-offs, of course.
The punishment was cruel.
The cat was given 9 life sentences,
to run concurrently
His reaction, “whatever…
as long as I’m fed on time…
and don’t serve in a bag.”
A bird and bee?
Logistically impossible…
well maybe a bumble and humming
I went to an owl for advice…
found him rather obtuse.
So I rang my buddy beaver…
Phone was busy...typical.
I asked a crow for navigation assistance
His route was rather circuitous.
Where do I get my information, you ask?
Straight from my horse source,
of course
A pelican has a built-in bassinet.
One thing is certain,
no rabbits were harmed in my conception.
About bulls...
I am told they prefer fiestaware,
never china…
even on special occasions
Does coal industry safety protocol specify
that canneries wear hardhats?
Or does the cage suffice?
Every camel I’ve met
Is well hydrated.
An ox helped me move the other day.
He was strong and quite chatty.
Most elephants
avoid rooms altogether…
except the pink show-offs, of course.
The punishment was cruel.
The cat was given 9 life sentences,
to run concurrently
His reaction, “whatever…
as long as I’m fed on time…
and don’t serve in a bag.”
A bird and bee?
Logistically impossible…
well maybe a bumble and humming
I went to an owl for advice…
found him rather obtuse.
So I rang my buddy beaver…
Phone was busy...typical.
I asked a crow for navigation assistance
His route was rather circuitous.
Where do I get my information, you ask?
Straight from my horse source,
of course
Published 29th Mar 2019
| Edited 30th Mar 2019
Author's Note
I was just contemplating a saying prevalent in my growing-up. When a woman was pregnant it was said "the rabbit died." Thus was born this silly piece. Titanium caused me to remember a song by Simon & Garfunkel that relates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xKLBne1CoI
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29th Mar 2019 6:41pm
29th Mar 2019 7:44pm
Thank you Rose! One of those thought strings that wouldn't go away until it was written down It was actually a most enjoyable write,
Cheers!
Cheers!
29th Mar 2019 8:19pm
29th Mar 2019 9:30pm
Thank you, Pandora! I am glad you find the piece funny...that was my goal :)
29th Mar 2019 10:47pm
29th Mar 2019 11:15pm
29th Mar 2019 11:24pm
"Why a stork?
A pelican has a built-in bassinet."
"The cat was given 9 life sentences,
to run concurrently
His reaction, “whatever…
as long as I’m fed on time…
and don’t serve in a bag.”
This and that, my favs.
An enjoy jot, Bob.
Keeps up the spirit up.
30th Mar 2019 4:55pm
Thank you so much, Teri! I love reading by which passages were most enjoyable to you...it validates my efforts to know I've connected at some level.
30th Mar 2019 11:15am
30th Mar 2019 5:48pm
Thank you so much, Titanium! I love your "romp" comment. It reminds me of a song from Simon and Garfunkel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xKLBne1CoI I'm gonna add it to the post.
30th Mar 2019 8:22pm
I love S&G! What a fantastic song; I'm sure I've heard it but not enough for it to have popped into my head, so thanks for sharing that! A great addition to your awesome poem.
(Some of people's analysis of the song in the comments section is pretty fascinating too....)
(Some of people's analysis of the song in the comments section is pretty fascinating too....)
Anonymous
30th Mar 2019 4:39pm
A bird and bee?
Logistically impossible…
^^^^^^^^^^^^
also, size matters 🤣
bloody hilarious
xo
Logistically impossible…
^^^^^^^^^^^^
also, size matters 🤣
bloody hilarious
xo
30th Mar 2019 5:56pm
Спасибо красавица друг! I am so glad you read the piece and appreciated the birds 'n' bees bit. In that case size definitely matters...be hilarious to watch though.
Cheers!
Cheers!
30th Mar 2019 10:53pm
Witty lines, Gahdess. The last two remind me of a TV show called "Mr. Ed", possibly before your time. I'm an animal lover, and you bring out their more interesting traits. Love this!
30th Mar 2019 10:59pm
Thank you Thomas! I am glad you get the Mr. Ed reference. That's what inspired the "of course." That melded with "Straight from the horses mouth."
31st Mar 2019 8:42pm
31st Mar 2019 8:47pm
Thank you so much, Soledad! I am glad you like the piece. I appreciate your saying it is captivating that's quite a compliment coming from one of our most captivating poets.
Anonymous
2nd Apr 2019 11:29pm
Haha, I've nothing to add except you did make me laugh so thank you Bob :)
