Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Beating around the bush 'til I finally get to the point

      flamingoes on one foot balance
        talent like monkeys on bongos

      playin' clarinets are baboons
         raccoons a-hootin’ and a-swayin'

       lions on slide-trombones
          headphones catch them cryin’

       giraffes a-bangin' chimes
          Times of L.A. laid off its staff

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sara Etgen-Baker January 24, 2026 at 1:52 PM just clever....and hooray that the LA times had to lay off its staff. good riddance, right?

Kim Rodrigues January 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM All the imagery then the main point!

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 23, 2026 at 6:45 AM Hello Gershon, This made me grin, so chaotic and silly, but in the best way. I loved the image of flamingoes and monkeys and giraffes all playing music, it’s absurd but somehow works. You were letting your imagination just run wild. :) Winter Blessings, Gershon Daniel