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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Date: 8/4/2025 9:49:00 PM
I enjoyed your poem, Gersho. Foolow up on wife's comment below. The coyotes get it going from time to time. BB
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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. :-)
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Date: 8/4/2025 3:43:00 PM
Yep, unlike kittens, those rodents are not known for their silver throats. lol.
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 ;-)
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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.
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