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A Zoo Escapade

(I heard this story from someone and made it into a rhyming etheree, but for all I know, it could be an urban legend!) The family had traveled to the San Diego Zoo. About what their son did, they didn't have a clue! He'd stashed in his backpack something on a whim. Later, they found the penguin he'd hid the whole way home in the bath with him! For Barbara Gorelick's "Tales from the Zoo"

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Robin Davis

Date: 12/3/2013 8:26:00 AM

Andrea What a cute and funny write. HHHMM a pet penguin. That would be different and unique. Nice job Thanks for the wonderful comment on my Holiday Heartache poem

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 9/19/2013 6:39:00 AM

Love penguins, love the poem, and I see another winner. Like an ever ready battery you are. you keep winning, and winning, and winning. You are charged up with a lot of talent and keep winning, and winning, and winning. You go girl.

Kash Poet

Date: 2/23/2011 1:43:00 AM

Hahaha--Nice joke here Andrea-Enjoyed

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 10/17/2010 12:16:00 PM

This is cute. Penguins are cute to look at. Phyl soup mail

Nick Bagnall

Date: 9/29/2010 4:23:00 AM

lol ! - That's funny, nice poem :)

Wilma Neels

Date: 9/25/2010 10:44:00 PM

Andrea congratulations on your win in the zoo contest. Hope your weekend is a relaxing one love Wilma

Francine Roberts

Date: 9/25/2010 11:43:00 AM

cute one, congrats on your win in the contest

James Fraser

Date: 9/24/2010 10:13:00 AM

Aw, what a sweet story. Penguins are so cool. Many congratulations Andrea, have a lovely weekend >> James

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/24/2010 9:23:00 AM

Congrats Andrea on your win in the Zoo contest.. a superb poem..and win to enjoy this happy weekend my friend with luv...

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/24/2010 7:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Andrea in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Tales From the Zoo". It is an honor to be on the winners list with you. Love, Carol

Tahera Mannan

Date: 9/24/2010 6:21:00 AM

Knew it'll be a winner. many congratulations dear friend.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/24/2010 4:59:00 AM

How funny, Andrea. Sometimes these urban legends are based on fact. Imagine how the parents felt when they found him playing in the bath with the penguin! Congratulations on your win. Love, Carolyn

Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/23/2010 11:37:00 PM

Well anyway it make a great etheree. Copngratulations Andrea. Love, Joyce

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 9/23/2010 10:48:00 PM

Do you think this coud be true?..tooo funny., Congrats on your #10 place in my contest. BG

Skat A

Date: 9/19/2010 11:29:00 AM

Enjoyed stopping by to say hi while reading your poetry, have yourself a wonderful day full of love & joy. Keep them smiles coming*luv ~SKAT

Katherine Stella

Date: 9/18/2010 7:41:00 AM

lol reminds me of the monkey my dad brought home to play with us 10 kids great imagery again herte too enjoyed the read also thanks again for your kind comments hun keep up the wonderful writing sweet blessings

Dory Chrest

Date: 9/16/2010 7:12:00 AM

Oh gosh and in perfect form...much enjoyed this whimsical entry for the contest..thank you so much for your wonderful comment..in poetry, Dory

Tahera Mannan

Date: 9/13/2010 9:36:00 PM

You made me and my family really laugh on this one. My daughter is a big fan of yours. All the best for the contest. Thanks for the comments.

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/13/2010 9:30:00 PM

wow, hope the bath water had ice in there. interesting poem here, Andrea. Harry

Wilma Neels

Date: 9/13/2010 9:03:00 PM

Shame, the poor penguin must have been traumatised, a fish out of water comes to mind.. Andrea best of luck with your creative write for the contest, love Wilma

Kris Walters

Date: 9/13/2010 7:30:00 PM

Penguin napping! This is very cute and an interesting use of the form! Unique- I like it! Hugs, Kris

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 9/13/2010 4:32:00 PM

nice job of fitting this tale into an Etheree, Andrea. (I did my first Etheree after seeing one of yours) thanks for your nice comment on my poem...yes it was in... but just one of those things....there sure were alot of good ones in that contest. Thanks again. Good luck in this contest.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/13/2010 10:14:00 AM

he he! Love it Andrea, enjoyed your entry. Have yourself a nice one,..p.d.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/13/2010 7:34:00 AM

Very cute Andrea..good luck in the contest... kids do the darndest things don't they..luv..

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 9/13/2010 7:34:00 AM

Very cute trick! Not too many kids would have gotten that far. A really enjoyable write. Good luck in the contest.