A Child's Dinosaur

At the zoo, I was walking one day
when my young son had wandered away.

I glanced back; he came running to me:
"Mom, a dinosaur.  Come look and see!"

I looked to the left and the right.
No dinosaur, of course, was in sight.

Whatever could my child mean?
What animal could he have seen?

Past a crocodile, I and my son
 went running.  Could that be the one?

Its scales had a similar look
 to one in his dinosaur book.

"Is it that one?" I asked with a smile.
"Is your dinosaur that crocodile?"

"It's THERE!" he cried.  I had to laugh.
What he'd seen was a long-necked giraffe.

June 28, 2019
For Dinosaur(S) - For Children Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Line Gauthier 
Based on true story of my sister and her son Jon-Jon
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 7/6/2019 6:00:00 AM
what a fun poem Andrea, congrats on your win ... I got an HM too:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/2/2019 4:55:00 PM
Never thought that having told you about my son's dinosaur (giraffe), that you could develop this cute poem. It made me laugh just like the day that we were at the zoo and he pointed at the giraffe and excitedly exclaimed a dinosaur. I have it on a videotape but now I have it forever captured in words, thanks sis for being so brilliant.
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Date: 7/2/2019 6:48:00 PM
Thanks for the inspiration , dear sis. Sure hope the contest sponsor likes it. Did you see the poem I liked least that day I was writing in the car? It got POTD!!!
Date: 7/2/2019 8:16:00 AM
This is precious, love that it is based on truth, and it is perfect for the contest. I owe you so many sentences, man have you been on my mind or rather - woman, have you been on my mind. Please send me your summer hours, remind me - wanna call. Love ya and great poem, Andrea ... CayCay
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Date: 7/1/2019 8:10:00 AM
Children are amazing. None of them are the same. They look at life through Fantastic eyes with an imagination that at times astounds me. Lol. This is a good one.
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Date: 6/30/2019 11:12:00 PM
I felt that this was true Andrea. Kids say the cutest things. I need to write them down because I forget them even tho I think I won't. This poem is entertaining and adorable! I am sure it will do well in the contest! xxoo : )
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Date: 6/30/2019 12:16:00 PM
Very cute and whimsical. Good luck in the contest Andrea!
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Date: 6/30/2019 12:44:00 AM
G'day Andrea … from the eyes of a child. Very cute and plausible Andrea - Lindsay
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Date: 6/29/2019 2:07:00 PM
Children have an imagination of their very own, Andrea! I suppose you had some explaining to do! Enjoyed this:) ~ Regards // paul
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Date: 6/29/2019 12:42:00 PM
such a cute write! i am sure many kids think of the likeness between the two, it amazes me sometimes how they think! Good write for the contest~ hugs
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Date: 6/29/2019 10:51:00 AM
Enjoyed this cute write, Andrea, best of luck in the contest. John
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Date: 6/29/2019 8:30:00 AM
Very amusing verse Andrea...I love Dinosaurs...still a big kid...sending dino love...^WW^
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Date: 6/29/2019 7:27:00 AM
Kids that age ..always say something to brighten our day. Enjoyed the story..all the best, Andrea.
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Date: 6/29/2019 2:29:00 AM
Sure enough, they could be descendants of a Brontosaurus. Who knows...well, a kid certainly would have a hint. Cute piece. Good luck.
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Date: 6/29/2019 1:30:00 AM
Love it Andrea, kids certainly make you smile sometimes, Good luck. Tom
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Date: 6/28/2019 9:55:00 PM
Enjoyed this... Well done Andrea...
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Date: 6/28/2019 8:22:00 PM
You go girl, this is a delightful poem for the Contesr. Panagiota
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Date: 6/28/2019 8:12:00 PM
Enjoyable verse - hope you and yours are well. Matthew Anish
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