Bearly Believable

A woman in Alaska,
With her brother on a hike,
Never dreamed that on a bathroom break
Unpleasantness would strike.

She sat down on the toilet
In an outhouse near a yurt
When she felt like something bit her
And she screamed because it hurt.

Her brother raced inside to see
Perhaps a squirrel there
But a glance into the bowl revealed
None other than a bear!

The wounds were superficial
But be warned before you strut
Into an Alaskan outhouse
Or a bear could bite your butt!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Peck Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 2:34 PM
This is a really cute poem! True story? When someone says, Those outhouses can be a bear! they really mean it :)
Krutsinger Avatar
January 15, 2022 at 11:07 PM
Was this true? This is hilarious!
Leffanta Avatar
January 13, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Now THIS one is worthy of POTD! Enjoyed, Ilene! Aloha!
Awtry Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 3:59 PM
Poor dear! That is so scary!
Hankins Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 2:13 PM
Hilarious, but serious. Wow, Ilene! You have told the story wonderfully. I loved it.
Allison Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 12:47 PM
oh my goodness this is hilariarse Ilene, , I must check the bowl next time I need the loo when I am away from home lol! hugs Jan xx
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