A Cuckoo Kangaroo

Have you ever seen a  kangaroo
Who's a little bit off his noodle
He hops around like a crazy galoot
Who's lost his kit and caboodle

He sometimes barks like a doggy
And chases cars and trucks
At times he meows like a kitty cat
Or sometimes quacks like a duck

Once got amorous with a moo cow
Outcome could've been disastrous
Luckily came to his senses in time
Almost had our first kangacowerous

They're treating him for psychosis
It's costing him a bunch of dough
Maybe he'll act like a kangaroo again
For his sake, we sure hope that's so

There's a moral here, it's very simple
It's about knowing who you are
Being happy with the skin you're in
And not coveting another star!

©Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 9:26 PM
The third stanza made me laugh out loud :D Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
September 30, 2017 at 5:36 AM
My mind went a bit off the rails here! LOL xxx
Anish Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Amusing! and thank you for your comment. Peace & blessings Matthew Anish
Ellison Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 5:17 AM
Thanks my friend! Have a great Sunday! Cheers
Sivey Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 8:04 AM
What a very special Kangaroo, desiring to be someone he's not! There are so many of us out there that want to be someone they are not! What a great moral to the poem, we just need to understand who we are and be happy with out own star! What a terrific poem Jack, Great Work!!
Ellison Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 8:08 AM
WOWSERS! Thank you big time, my friend! Your kind words are very much appreciated! Have a great weekend! Jack
Sivey Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 8:05 AM
should read "...with OUR own star!..."
Horsman Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Wow new word i learn today, 'Kangacowerous' enjoyed this Jack, and the moral message,
Ellison Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 7:43 AM
Thank you Harry... a little bit of silliness with a moral! What can be better than that eh! Have a great weekend, Jack
Robinson Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 5:59 AM
Jack, I love this poem! It's funny and it have a moral in the story. Great job!
Ellison Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 6:04 AM
Thanks a bunch for all your kind words, dear Ana! Hugs and much love, Jack!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 5:59 AM
Oh love it jack , will pinch it. I think its great, don't know how I'll get a picture though ha ha xx
Ellison Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 6:04 AM
Pinch away, my dear Mandy! Good luck with the picture... I will look for one too! Love, Jack xox
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