Humor Poetry posted October 18, 2019


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An Ottava Rima for the Rhyming Poem Contest

Giraffes in My Garden

by June Sargent

Amidst the brightly-colored plants and flowers
I see two spotted creatures in my garden!
A funny, friendly face and neck that towers
above my head says "Ma'am, I beg your pardon.
The leaves so sweetly scented after showers
aroused our taste buds just like crispy lardon
did tempt you in the morning to break fast.
You know those silly diets never last."

In shock, I wondered how these creatures knew -
giraffes now munching my acacia leaves.
I did eat bacon, just a slice or two.
Or, maybe more than that - my tummy grieves.
Apparently giraffes provide the clue.
If we deny the truth, we're just like thieves.
This dream, or nightmare, gave me food for thought.
Don't ever break your diet - you'll get caught.



Rhyming Poetry Contest contest entry

Recognized


Just a silly piece I wrote for fun. Been having trouble sticking to a diet lately - 'Tis the season for comfort food!

Ottava Rima
A Ottava Rima is a poem written in 8-line octives. Each line is of a 10 or 11 syllable count in the following rhyme:

one octive poem. abababcc
two octive poem. abababcc, dededeff
Pays one point and 2 member cents.

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