Amazing True Tales from the Animal Kingdom

A Man and His Word

It's very true, I said it of course,
and I suffer a hint of remorse,
as now, without question,
I have indigestion.
Why did I say, "I could eat a horse"?

Riddle

Who lives in water, not in air,
and never worries about his hair, 
yet is not seen in calm repose,
and will not ever sleep or doze - 
because, and while it is not fair,
he can't close his eyes, only stare?
Let's give a rousing shout 
for our little friend, the trout!

Here's to Frogs and Fish

I like to give a shout,
for the frog, the toad, the trout,
who, whenever one comes by,
rids the world of another fly.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We said, 'I could eat a horse' b/c we never tried McDonald's before. lol. ~ Meathead and Gloria
Crandall Avatar
November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Wow, that takes me back!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
enjoyed this humorous piece....I detest flies...they are annoying!
Crandall Avatar
November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Thanks, flies - yep - who likes 'em?!
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