Armadillo

Roly poly armour plated, Clumsy gaited beast. Looking for a juicy worm, A creepy, crawly feast. Sleeping mostly through the day, And prowling at night, Seeming quiet, docile, shy, He can put up a fight. Not a trouble maker. It's just his lot in life. He does his best not to be seen, He's tryng to survive. Judy Ball

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 10/1/2011 11:20:00 PM

This just rolls off your pen. You are just great with the rhyme Judy.

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2011 2:42:00 PM

Thanks Elizabeth. Glad you liked it. Feeling some better of late. Still got the sniffles but it's not like before. Thanks bunches for your prayers. Much needed. God Bless, JB

Judy Ball

Date: 9/6/2011 6:27:00 PM

Indeed. They can reek havoc but they mean no harm. Just trying to survive in this ever changing world. Just like the rest of us. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/6/2011 6:17:00 PM

They come out at night and do their damage..They are like a hog rooting in the garden and yard..Enjoyed your take on the creature..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara

Judy Ball
Date: 9/6/2011 6:28:00 PM

OOps Put my reply in the wrong place again. It keeps jumpiing on me like that. Thanks bunches Sara for your kind review. God Bless, JB

Richard Moriarty

Date: 8/17/2011 4:24:00 PM

Well, I got a kick out of this one, I'm not like James - I don't like armadillos, in fact after desposing of two of them, another is feasting on my lawn now...good write, bad animal....I'm gonna "choot'em"...

Judy Ball
Date: 8/17/2011 4:47:00 PM

I understand your chagrin at having them tear up your landscape my friend. But I just couldn't kill them. But then I like porcupines and skunks too. Think I'll post a few of my other animal poems for you my friend. :) Hope you take the time to read them. God Bless, JB

James Foulk

Date: 8/17/2011 1:38:00 PM

what a write, i love Armadillos, Showing that God does have a sense of humor. Thank you for commenting on Writers Block. and i will miss you and all of the soupers and your great poetry i have read and commented on. I hope to be back soon but don't know for sure.

Judy Ball
Date: 8/17/2011 2:30:00 PM

Thanks so much James. Hope to see you back soon. You are not alone. We may have to let our internet go too soon but so far not yet. God Bless my friend. JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/16/2011 11:31:00 PM

well guess we can all take a lesson from this creature who has a purpose in God's Kingdom Judy my friend.. nice rhyme.. I luv rhyme..

Judy Ball
Date: 8/17/2011 10:42:00 AM

Thank you so much Linda. I like rhyme too. Guess that's why I write like that most of the time. It's always so nice to hear from you. You always lift my spirits with your comments. God Bless and have a great day. JB :)

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/16/2011 11:18:00 PM

Wow, great description of them! I can easily visualize them because I've seen a lot of them. I lived in Texas for many years and you can find them on the side of the road, run over and dead. But they sure to have an armor on them. They are cute however and smart! I loved your write...and you are correct with your imagery!

Judy Ball
Date: 8/17/2011 10:45:00 AM

I haven't seen many but have seen a few. Lotsof people don't like them and kill them on purpose but I do like them. I'm a Nature lover and believe they all have a purpose. God doesn't make anything without a purpose. We need them all, even snakes, snails and bugs. Thanks bunches my friend. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 8/16/2011 11:08:00 PM

I remember seeing one in Florida and almost caught it. Fun write Judy on the little beast. I enjoyed

Judy Ball
Date: 8/17/2011 10:54:00 AM

Be very careful trying to catch those little guys. They are strong and those claws can rip you up. They can put up a fight if they have to but mostly will roll up in a ball and try to hide behind their armour if they can. Some people run over them with their car or shoot them just because. It's sad. God Bless, JB

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/16/2011 9:52:00 PM

Never heard about armadillo but could imagine now with your visual, Judy

Judy Ball
Date: 8/17/2011 10:57:00 AM

OH They're very cute but those little claws can really tear you up.You must look up a picture of them. They mean no harm but can really destroy your yard. You have to trp them and relocate them them but some people find it easier to just kill them. Mean. God Bless, JB

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 8/16/2011 4:28:00 PM

Cute write on the Armadillo. One animal I don't know a lot about. Good thing to research and I usually watch a lot of nature shows so should make interesting read. God Bless Phyl

Judy Ball
Date: 8/16/2011 4:51:00 PM

YeahPhyl, I always thought they we cute too but found out something about them this morn. Someone said he found one in his yard and shot it and I said he should have trapped it instead. He said he tried but it tore up the trap. He also said they carry leprosy. WoW! I still feel sorry for them. God Bless and thanks for stopping by. JB