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Absurd Animal Comparisons

Scavenging relentlessly Some critters find food effortlessly Like possums, skunks and raccoons Though not one of them carries a tune... The arctic wolf rarely fills his belly ~ but at least he can howl at the moon

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/4/2025 3:38:00 PM

I chuckled as I read your comparative words. We live on the edge of town surrounded by undeveloped fields. So we have lots of critters--mostly possums, rabbits, mice, skunks, and coyotes. None of them has yet to sing. :-)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/4/2025 3:43:00 PM

Yep, unlike kittens, those rodents are not known for their silver throats. lol.

Terry Flood

Date: 8/4/2025 2:09:00 PM

I guess it’s just one of nature’s trade offs. I mean… I can barely hold a note…. but then, I’m far from malnourished. Enjoyed your absurd (your words) comparison ;-)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/4/2025 12:48:00 PM

All comparisons are possum-ble ;) A ‘coon without a tune…well the stench of a skunk will not relent unless he’s doused in ketchup.