April the Giraffe

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Written April 26, 2017
Entered into "Start Jamming Any Rhyming Poem" on July 5, 2023
Sponsor, Eve Roper

There was a giraffe in a zoo
Named April, and she ate for two.
For, pregnant she was-
Spectators abuzz!
And soon little hooves peaked right through!

In minutes he fell to the ground-
So perfectly healthy and sound!
His mom cleaned him well-
He stood- and then fell.
But soon he was walking around.

Though she and the Vet got along
Took care of her well all year long-
But touching her calf-
Scared mama giraffe
To kick him where kicks don't belong!

A mom is as fierce as can be
When guarding her new-born, you see
Although there is trust-
Hands-off is a must!
The price you will pay, can't foresee!

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Eve Roper

Date: 7/24/2023 8:21:00 PM

Congratulations on this cute poem, Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/30/2023 6:58:00 PM

Thank you so much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/19/2019 2:24:00 PM

This is so cute! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/18/2019 8:38:00 PM

Hi, Sandra. I knew I had seen this before but it was long ago! I wanted only one limerick. Other than that, It was very well metered! Congrats in my contest.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2017 10:52:00 PM

great job making a limerick story out of this reality! Congrats.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/20/2017 4:20:00 PM

WOW Sandra you blew me away with this wonderful string of limericks, you are such a versatile writer and excel at every form you try :-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/25/2017 2:29:00 PM

Thank you, Jan, for offering another fine contest and for my great placement. I really enjoyed participating! Hugs, Sandra

John Michaels

Date: 5/21/2017 7:16:00 PM

This is great, Sandra. Wonderful string of limericks with a few choice funny lines ("To kick him where kicks don't belong"!!). Best of luck in the contest. Regards, John.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/27/2017 1:08:00 PM

Lol, Aint that the truth. Don't mess with a mother and her new born baby or the price "one" will pay. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/27/2017 6:10:00 PM

Thank you for your great comment, Alexis! It was a fun write for sure! Hugs, Sandra