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An owl sat on our tree outside, and Dragon was completely mesmerized. So Dragon ask what was his name, and Who was all that he devised. Dragon said YOU, you silly bird; it’s YOUR name, which I want to know. And again he got the answer… It was Who… Now, wouldn’t you know? Now Dragon’s not a patient sort, so said… WHAT do you think of that! Humpf!… If he won’t tell me his name, then I think I’ll call him Kersplat! Who, said the owl again! Now, Dragon had began to become steamed. Silly ninny! I named you the perfect name, ‘Kerslpat’, and he beamed! Now, here Dragon realized that perhaps he needed to be, a bit more nice. His words seemed limited, perhaps it wasn’t meant, as a mean device. Now a crow came to the branch, and sat by the owl with a decisive bow. The crow spouted, What? And Dragon ask: Are you here to help me Now? What! came the answer from the crow, as the owl added another WHO. Honestly, said Dragon! All I wanted, was to know your names, it’s true! The crow’s hard of hearing, thought Dragon, as he suddenly realized… Not everyone’s as fortunate as he, so he shouted loudly, as he theorized… What’s YOUR name, he shouted! I’m tired of getting, NO good reply. So he would call the crow What, and the crow squawked What! Oh my!. Then little Whip Poor Will came and sat beside them, very, close and such. When asked, he said Whip poor Will, so Dragon thanked him, very much! Your name is Poor Will, but I won’t whip you, you deserve a gentle touch. A Mocking Bird stopped by and Dragon introduced all his friends, as such. The owl’s ‘Kersplat’, ‘What’ can’t hear, and ‘Poor Will’ are all my friends. What’s your name little bird? For I’m Dragon, and you, I would befriend. At that moment, I left the house saying Hello to Dragon and all those about. The Mocking Bird sang: Dragon’s to Whip Poor Will, Mocks What can’t hear, And wants to Kersplat Who! Blurting it out! I dislike violence, so I sent Dragon to a timeout, in quick response, no doubt! And I heard Dragon mutter, as he walked away, I now know what the term… Bird Brain is all about!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 8/26/2014 4:49:00 PM
This is pretty funny! Great use of some old phrases. Congrats. BG
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Date: 8/25/2014 4:29:00 PM
Carol,, Congratulations, In Kelly's "Night Owl" contest. Linda
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Date: 8/25/2014 11:41:00 AM
Hi Carol, Nice couplets. Nice story. Nice word play. Very clever. Congratulations on your win. Have a great day. Take care. Earl
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Date: 8/25/2014 11:27:00 AM
Lovely and entertaining write, Carol! Very original. Congrats on your win. // paul
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Date: 8/25/2014 4:53:00 AM
excellent story Carol! many congrats on your win, Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 8/24/2014 10:45:00 PM
I really enjoyed reading your very entertaining and clever story! Well done, Carol! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 8/7/2014 1:21:00 PM
how can one outdo this playful yet splendid story on the owl, carol... you certainly beguile!.. huggs
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Date: 8/6/2014 2:49:00 PM
Now that caught me off guard and I laughed so hard that I think I may have cracked a rib! That was a great one!
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Date: 8/6/2014 1:39:00 PM
what a story. and no trolls. nice to hear from you. john
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Date: 8/6/2014 12:58:00 PM
Thanks Carol, you are very talented in poetry.
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Date: 8/6/2014 12:19:00 PM
I really loved this poem!
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Date: 7/31/2014 12:47:00 PM
- Another amazing story ...... I envy you your imagination :))) - Enjoy reading, Carol - Good luck in the contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/30/2014 3:36:00 PM
Wow, what a story..love the time-out at the end. BG
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Date: 7/30/2014 2:04:00 PM
A very nice write. You should do well in the contest.
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Date: 7/30/2014 12:56:00 PM
Very wonderful n intensive write on my fav birds Carol ! Others well invited into this poem,, good luck to you!
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