After The Flood

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After The Floods Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Anoucheka Gangabissoon. Date written: 04/22/2024

The flood waters are rising, and rising. The sandbags didn't keep out All the creepy crawlies. Caution! Do not wade into the water! Houston, we've got a problem; Alligators and snakes! Call for help and get the heck out of dodge; You might lose a limb or two, Or suffer a worse fate!

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Constance La France

Date: 4/24/2024 7:19:00 AM

Edward, oh how terrible to think of the creepy things below the surface, there were snakes when we had our flood in Ottawa back in 2023, great entry for the contest, Constance

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/24/2024 3:55:00 PM

Yikes! Some of those snakes were poisonous, I bet. I'm glad you made it through that flood! Thanks for the visit, Constance:-)

Valsa George

Date: 4/23/2024 8:48:00 PM

In areas where alligators are there, inundation of water may pose threats like an attack from an alligator, though there is less damage of losing houses and damage to cultivation. Beautiful entry for the contest. All the Best.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/24/2024 4:09:00 AM

Thank you very much for dropping by, Valsa:-) Most appreciated.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/23/2024 3:25:00 PM

I like this one with all its slang and being down to earth. Nicely done, Edward

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/23/2024 4:19:00 PM

Thank you very much, Andrea:-)

Ink Empress

Date: 4/23/2024 9:10:00 AM

Gosh! I can imagine, youv written so well and captured flooding so well with your well articulated words! Especially felt “ Caution! Do not wade into the water! Houston, we've got a problem; Alligators and snakes! “ scary! Alligators and snakes. Pleasure reading always your work. Youv delivered it so well for the contest

Edward Ibeh
Date: 4/23/2024 4:20:00 PM

Thank you so much, Inky:-) It's always a delight to hear your feedback, my friend.