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The Hotel Pool Is Closed Today

The Hotel Pool Is Closed Today By Elton Camp We were on vacation down Florida way Picked a hotel where we wanted to stay Weather was hot, so in order to get cool We went out back for a dip in the pool A crude sign read, “Pool closed today.” “What’s behind that,” I did angrily say I was about to go to the office to protest When my wife pointed & said, “It’s best.” The way she indicated, I directed my eyes Then gave a gasp of horror and surprise The alligator lurking in the pool so low An excellent reason, in the water not to go

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 6/25/2012 4:20:00 PM
i like this poem! the ending is very unexpected and clever!
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Date: 6/25/2012 3:51:00 PM
Funny! Terry
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Date: 6/25/2012 1:57:00 PM
Alligator in the pool.....no thank you..... I take a cool shower....good Elton !!! - oxox Anne-Lise
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