Best View of the Zoo

On spindly legs he stands so tall
And calmly chews his cud
He has a great view of it all
And sits down with a thud

He'll look at you with such disdain
After all you're a human
He's quick to size you up,it's plain
This creature has acumen

At rubber-necking he does rule
And gawking all around
He does while looking oh so cool
And never makes a sound

He is my favorite at the zoo
So snooty and so sassy
Mr. Giraffe there's very few
I see that are so classy!





**for Tales From The Zoo contest sponsored by Barbara Gorelick

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 9/25/2010 10:26:00 PM
Deb, congratulations on your win in the zoo contest. Enjoy the rest of your weekend as well, love Wilma
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Date: 9/25/2010 11:39:00 AM
love it, congrats on your win in the contest
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Date: 9/24/2010 10:05:00 AM
It's quite a remarkable animal the Giraffe, it has the longest tongue of any animal on land, and it can eat prickly thorns, wow. Many congratulations on your win in Barbara's fine contest >> James
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Date: 9/24/2010 9:19:00 AM
Congrats Deb on your win in the Zoo contest.. a superb poem..enjoy your win this happy weekend with luv...
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Date: 9/24/2010 7:11:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Deb in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Tales From the Zoo". It is an honor to be on the winners list with you. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/24/2010 4:53:00 AM
Yes, I love the giraffes too, Deb, and knew this would be in the winners' circle. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/23/2010 11:27:00 PM
Great poem about your favorite zoo animal. congratulations on your win. Love, joyce
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Date: 9/23/2010 10:42:00 PM
Congrats Deb on your 5th place win in my contest..Tales From the Zoo..my favorite at the zoo.. BG
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Date: 9/16/2010 6:42:00 AM
This should do well in the contest, Deb, and children forever will love it ... for there is a child in me that reads it and is delighted.
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Date: 9/14/2010 4:41:00 PM
A nice entry Deb.. good luck in the contest.. great visuals from the animal's point of view.. enjoyed with luv..
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Date: 9/14/2010 3:37:00 PM
VERY cute, Deb! Who doesn't marvel at the beautiful giraffe. They move so slowly, so confidently and definitely seem "oh so cool." Driving through a safari park, I had one eating out of my hand through the car window. He tried to stick his head through the window but it didn't fit. He ate so gently from my hand. It was a delight to read your poem. Best wishes in Barbara's great contest! Love, Carolyn
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