Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Baboons

Watch out all you kiddies
Or I'll bite off your face
I'm a nasty baboon
It's my favourite taste

I'm usually quite cranky
Not a happy old soul
Chew on dead carcasses
Eat cheetahs whole

Why am I so ornery
It's the baboon's way
Reared on the savannas
Fight for life each day

You'd be cranky too
With body odour like this
How would you feel
If you smelled like dead fish

Watch out all you kiddies
Or I'll bite you in two
I'm a nasty old baboon
Doing things baboons do


© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal December 13, 2022 at 12:17 PM Interesting! I learn something new when I read your pieces. You could write about anything, versatile Jack! Always, Laura

Carol Eastman January 3, 2013 at 4:16 PM Poor baboons... They'll be lonely at the zoo after people read this... Still you are full of knowledge... smart move.. PS if you like remembering the good old days... A lot of older music albums are on UTube. I put several short cuts to some of Papa's for him... Jack Ellison January 4, 2013 at 5:11 AM Already have downloaded a bunch from YouTube! Bobby Darin is one of my favourites from that era. Past away way too soon at 36. Had a heart defect! Guess you'll be heading back home soon... safe trip! Love ya!

Andrea Dietrich January 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM hahaha, this is a good one poking fun at animals that don't even eat much meat, as you pointed out in your comment to Toquyen! I really enjoyed it. Jack Ellison January 4, 2013 at 5:03 AM We should all be thankful for the Internet... haven't stumped it yet! Hugs, Jack xox

Toquyen Harrell January 3, 2013 at 6:22 AM Lol, and what a baboon it is :) Didn't know that they eat meats. I know that they are quite caring. And some of them are quite cute! Have an awesome day, Jack. Enjoy! Jack Ellison January 3, 2013 at 6:36 AM You are correct...baboons are mostly vegetarian. But they also eat insects and occasionally prey on fish, shellfish, hares, birds, vervet monkeys, and small antelopes. They can raid human dwellings and in South Africa they have been known to prey on sheep and goats. Now aren't you glad you know me... such a great source of knowledge, thanks to the Internet! LOL Love, Jack