A Father/Son Zoo Trip

“Why do the Rams behave violently?”
The little boy queried of his father.
“They need all their might to fight the Jaguars,
But Jags are fast, don’t know why they bother.”

“And why do Broncos try to beat up on Colts?
Wouldn’t this be much like you hitting me?”
The unhappy father just shook his head 
“It’s competition, son, you just don’t see.”

“Daddy, this is not what I hoped to find
At a zoo like other children describe.”
“The football zoo is better than others
Some animals here throw games for a bribe.”

“But you told Mom we would see a real zoo,”
The youngster groaned, sadly eying the field.”
“Please just tell Mom you saw animals play
If she learns where we went, my fate is sealed.”



* For Barbara Gorelick's "Zoo" competition
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dufresne Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 5:28 AM
a belated congrats on this win, Carolyn. You captured an uncomfortable predicament for all parties concerned...
Neels Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Congratulations on your win in the zoo contest Carolyn. I am awake already, crazy hey? Love, Wilma
Roberts Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 11:40 AM
love it congrats on your win in the contest
Fraser Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Many congratulations Carolyn on this gem appearing on the winners podium, go girl >> James :)
Brown Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 7:12 AM
Congratulations on your win Carolyn in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Tales From the Zoo". It is an honor to be on the winners list with you. Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 6:17 AM
I knew this one would win. many congratulations dear friend.
Johnson Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Funny Carolyn. I guess that would work if his son doesn't tell. Congratulations. Love, joyce
Gorelick Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 10:43 PM
Well done LNC..congrats on a #6 in my contest. Made me laugh..BG
Kelly Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Clever , clever , very clever from your talented pen . Best of luck in the contest . Write onnnnnnn , CD . Sorry to read , on Chris's blog , that you got abuse , re contests .
Kapoor Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 4:56 AM
Quite a lovely way to make good story in this humorous dialogue between father and son. Amuzing and beautiful with a nice funny end. My best wishes for the contest. And many thanks for your precious comments on my Poem Patradoot. I am placing two new poems one already posted on Rangoli the Poetry on Floor. Hope you would like it. Love and best wishes...Ravindra...Carolyn Devonshire
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 4:15 AM
LOL Good one. Good luck in the contest. And I hope you enjoy your weekend with friends at the real Disney World. LOL
Smalling Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 3:35 AM
Awesome parody with a John Donne conceit, greatness is so often the child of simplicity.
Cwiak Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 1:27 AM
Very different kind of zoo, indeed. Wonderful way to put a different perspective on what we consider animals. Good luck in the contest. Dan C
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 7:59 PM
This is GREAT, Carolyn, very creative thinking on the topic of "zoos" those dang sports games are sure zoos. Luv,Andrea
Chrest Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 10:02 AM
This little gem just made me giggle! A delightful entry for this contest. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments...you are so encouraging! in poetry, Dory
Docherty Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 6:09 AM
lol. You have such a sense of humor and creativity - I would never have imagined putting this kind of twist in - very clever! Well done. thanks for your ever welcome commenting, Anna-Marie.
Knop Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 9:24 AM
Wow, Caroly! Loved your funny poem and wish you best of luck in the contest. Hand my anti-flue injection today and won't feel so well, but I got it eb´very year and didn't had a flue for years (not even a cold!)...Love, Gert
Goff Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 6:48 PM
AND THE VIKINGS SHALL SCORCH THE EARTH! love this poem! perfect, Carolyn! jimbo
Babcock Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Loved it-got a big chuckle. Good luck in the contest. God Bless Phyl
Stella Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 4:39 PM
this should be in a childrens book and on a plaque this should also do very well in the contest great imagery used thanks for sharing and for your kind comments on my poems I am trying to get all back and what a long road it will be for a while so I will be back thanks again gl my friend in contest
Kendrick Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Good luck in the contest with this sure winner..Enjoyed the touch of humor..Thanks for stopping by my blog..Sara
La France Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Kids are so honest, I am sure the truth will come out, best of luck in the contest~~
Brown Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Carolyn, I wish you the best in Barbara's contest with this humorous but naughty(dad) write. Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 4:22 AM
What a lovely question answer session. I can so well understand this for my little girl is just like the little boy you wrote about. All the very best the contest. And yes ginger root is widely used in India for many ailments,especially in tea form.
Peranteau Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 3:38 AM
Cute Carolyn ! What am I going to do with you ? *smiles* to mine favz girlie....much love, james
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