A Tale a Giraffe Took a Long Time To Swallow

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The young giraffe ate a hot red pepper
The poor animal felt like a leper.
The spicy fruit was too hot and it took
Her long to digest for some greens to hook.

The zoo keeper called it a Giraffe Park.
Ostriches buried their heads in the dark.
The ostrich wanted to say I'm sorry,
Took too long for its neck just to worry.

The ostrich and the giraffe meant to race.
They came neck to neck and both had great pace
Medals won. Giraffe needed a ladder.
Guard fell from a height, it did not matter.

A new male giraffe was brought to the zoo
Lovingly they twined their necks through and through.
Soon life took its course with a baby boy.
The ostrich buried its head with no joy.

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Date: 1/3/2024 8:23:00 AM
Back with a hello, had to read this again. Hope you are doing better. Hugs eve
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Date: 8/16/2023 3:57:00 PM
Poor ostrich guy - unlucky in love. Nicely written Victor! hugs :)
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Date: 7/24/2023 8:18:00 PM
Congratulations on this cute poem, Victor. Get well my friend.
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Date: 7/24/2023 4:55:00 AM
Such a delightful story that painted smiles on my face! You've entertained me well with this superb story/rhyme! Thanks for sharing and big congrats on your win my dear poet friend! Hugs. Blessings always.
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Date: 7/14/2023 1:56:00 AM
A cute and fun poem, Victor:)
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Date: 7/10/2023 2:48:00 AM
Cute one. LOL..I think Giraffes are such a beautiful animal for some reason. I think they are very dangerous though and would not want to get close to one because of their powerful necks and kicks. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my pages. Sara
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Date: 7/8/2023 7:21:00 PM
Victor, a cute story.
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Date: 7/8/2023 5:35:00 AM
The last two lines have brought a smile to my face ! An interesting tale of an ostrich and a giraffe, both having the longest necks among the bird and animal kingdom.
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Date: 7/7/2023 3:46:00 AM
Good Afternoon Victor. Yes you know how to tell a story with clarity imagery so much much we are always in the scene looking on as we are here. This was entertaining Victor. Have a wonderful afternoon. Love and Blessings now and always. (smile)
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Date: 7/6/2023 10:02:00 PM
Fun story poem, Victor
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Date: 7/6/2023 9:17:00 PM
Such an entertaining story, Victor! I wish you luck in the contest. :)
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Date: 7/6/2023 8:40:00 PM
A wonderful poem, Victor, and story therein, I felt I was actually in the park The ending was a true delight Your imagination!. and visuals are a knockout Panagiota
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Date: 7/6/2023 1:13:00 PM
Love that final verse the most! Sorry for the poor ostrich ;)
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Date: 7/6/2023 1:11:00 PM
Lol, A fun write Victor
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Date: 7/6/2023 11:53:00 AM
Victor, your story was an absolute delight to read! Your ability to craft entertaining tales is truly remarkable. Wishing you the best of luck in the contest!
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Date: 7/6/2023 6:37:00 AM
O, what a story! Keep writing your entertaining tales, Victor.
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Date: 7/6/2023 5:01:00 AM
A delightful read Victor, the young giraffe should have been told only some like it hot, that hot peppers are a giraffe’s have not. Best wishes for the contest… Belle
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Date: 7/6/2023 3:56:00 AM
Cute poem, Victor. BOL in the contest!
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Date: 7/6/2023 1:49:00 AM
- You must find a partner for the Ostrich as well, Victor ... lovely poem :) - hugs
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