A TOSS UP

Shall I compare thee to an elephant?
Of course not, you’re a motor car.
And if I put you in the zoo,
No-one would come and look at you.
You do more harm than him I fear,
For you pollute the atmosphere.
Though he blows methane in the air,
His carbon footprint can’t compare
To the ozone damage that you do,
With noxious gasses passing through.
But still you’ll be the choice for me.
You’re quicker between A and B
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Sidwell Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Congratulations on your win with t his very fun poem!
Volumes Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Bryn, this kicked off my day with a great big smile ! I am still smiling imagining the caged automobile and the garaged pachyderm. Congrats on being the winner of a well judged contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 18, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Clever, Bryn! Glad you went for one comparison. I didn’t think of doing that! Congrats! Enjoyed this!
Miller Avatar
August 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
This is so well done not surprising you placed first, congratulations
Godwin Avatar
August 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I can't believe there are no comments, this needs to be read, it is delightful, just the right amount of silly talentedly penned to entertain the reader. You deserve your first-place win, and I'm delighted to be the first to tell you so! I don't recognize your name, perhaps your new to Soup, if so, WELCOME & memory permitting, I'll visit again. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Hawley Avatar
August 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
You did an excellent job at following my instructions for the contest, and this was funny. Motor car to an elephant! Well, congrats on your win in my contest.
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