A Zulu

There once was a tiger at the zoo.
His eyes followed visitors like glue.
Teeth sparkled bright white.
Chops licked at their sight.
He wanted Zulu on his menu.

© January 17, 2011
Dane Smith-Johnsen

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/23/2011 6:13:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Debbie Guzzi's contest "Limerick II". A well deserved win Dane Ann. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/8/2011 6:38:00 AM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, Dane
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Date: 2/8/2011 1:16:00 AM
Very funny! Danne-Ann. Many congrats on your WIN. Lainie
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Date: 2/7/2011 9:35:00 PM
hahaha, that last line really made me chuckle. Congrats on the winners' circle, sweetie. Sorry I don't have time for FAcebook too. luv ya, andrea
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Date: 2/7/2011 8:57:00 PM
Many congratulations for this win.
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Date: 2/7/2011 8:16:00 PM
Congrats Dane Ann on your winning poem in Debbie's contest with this creative write my friend... enjoy another sweet victory with luv..
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Date: 2/7/2011 6:59:00 PM
a tasty morsel of a limerick Dane Anne. Congrats to you
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Date: 2/7/2011 6:08:00 PM
Really cute Dane, Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/7/2011 5:42:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest.
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Date: 1/28/2011 7:11:00 AM
Stopping by to say hello and let you I enjoyed reading your poetry today Dane Ann. I am in the process of packing up to move in a couple weeks so not much time for one on one. I will be stopping by when I can. Have a wonderful weekend and keep your pen flowing. Love and blessings, Carol
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Date: 1/27/2011 9:02:00 PM
That last line is so cool. Zulu on his menu!! Good one, Dane Ann
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Date: 1/27/2011 6:50:00 PM
What a wonderful sketch of a zulu with good images, Dane
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Date: 1/27/2011 5:17:00 PM
Very original and quite unique Dane Ann... a fun write to read and enjoy.. cool title.. good luck if for the contest my friend with luv..
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