A Gorilla Named Camilla

There once was a gorilla 
Whose name was Camilla
She once had a pipe dream 
Of eating much ice cream 
But it had to be flavoured vanilla.

Her best friend of course
Was a former racehorse
Who just couldn't place 
In any horse race
For which she felt much remorse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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April 26, 2026 at 6:25 AM
A really cute limerick Paul! Debx
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April 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Thanks for that, Deb. I'm glad you liked it. Cheers, Paul.
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