Jim Healey Poet Rhyme

Better Names for an Octopus

A better name for an octopus?
It's tough to make stuff up.
We could start with a brand-new appellation.
How about a name like "Suction Pup"?!

Or perhaps we could start the debate
with a numerical tag like "Ocean's Eight".

Another name open for discussion
would be a handle like "Squid's Cousin".

Still another, somewhat grandiloquent,
could be the rather pompous "Inknificent".

My Scottish friends, with joy, will weep
if the new label is "Bagpipes of the Deep"!

Or one can almost hear sailors shout "Ahoy!
Is that a rock? No, it's an Ol' Tangly Boy!"

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Zyrool Gifford May 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM Hello Jim, this is a wonderful write and an enjoyable read. Loved it. Jim Healey May 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM Thank you very much. So glad you enjoyed it. Take care.

Brandy Nicole March 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM I'm smiling at you, Jim. :) My favorite names within are ' Bagpipes of the Deep, ' and ' Ol' Tangly Boy. ' This is soooo funny. " Ahoy. " I must say, your thoughts are so clever and creative. I'm gonna save this cute poem to read again and again. I'm still smiling, my sweet friend. :) Hugs, Brandy Jim Healey March 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM Thank you for your kind words, Brandy. If I can make you smile, then I must be doing something right! Cheers from Canada. Jim

Oliver Mckeithan March 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM LOL Jim. Wonderful write. There is one theory that octopi are aliens:) Jim Healey March 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM I would be willing to believe that! Thanks Oliver. Take care.

Jan Allison March 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM ha ha ha very witty indeed Jim. i guess could be a buoy with an octopus on it lol:-) hugs Jan xx Jim Healey March 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM Thanks, Jan. Cheers from Canada.