Animals and I

December 10, 2019

When we go to see all the beasts 
we know that it is great. 
Being right near the local zoo 
you're sure to take the bait. 

Animals in many sizes 
in colors, shades, and hues. 
But did you know they will listen 
when people sing the blues? 

How do I know about this fact 
about the cutest beasts? 
Because I spend most all my time, 
my zoo card is well greased. 

I will stay for hours at a time 
and never want to leave. 
I talk to them and they know what 
I'm saying, I believe. 

I have a special bond with them 
for this I know is true 
because animals look my way, 
when leaving makes them blue. 

So I will try and come each day 
to treat them to my mind. 
The peace and pure tranquility 
help me too, I do find.
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Gifford Avatar
November 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Hello Christine, beautifully written and an enjoyable read. Animals are adorable, love them all. Enjoy your day my poet friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hello Christine Balczak, I love animals to. I went to a zoo it was a small one. I waked towards an area that had a Zibradonk. Did you ever see one? It was part donkey and a zebra. i stood there for hours staring at it. i spoke to it and he or she came closer. . to me. it made my day brighter. It is nice to meet you. ?Darlene/
Morris Avatar
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Well done. Animals become more than imaginary friends.
Wolf Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 8:32 PM
Interesting ink, Christine. When I was divorced, I used to go the zoo all the time...Now (remarried) almost never... To every thing, there s a season...
Na Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 3:44 PM
Nice Poem Christine. I love going to the zoo. so peaceful. Thanks for sharing this
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