BIRD FROM A CARTOON

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BIRD FROM A CARTOON
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Ollie the ostrich one day did say
As he looked in the mirror, “Oh bother! "Nay!
    Is that really my beak?
    And my feathers once so sleek?
I seem to have lost my handsome ways!"

He fluffed up his feathers with flair,
And practiced a dashing new stare.
    "Mirror, you jest!
    I’m truly the best!
Just look at this fabulous hair!"

“Just look at my feathers!” he swooned,
With a frown he said, “I must be a loon!”
    “Eegads! I’m a horrible sight to behold,
     And the truth must be told, 
“I look like a bird from a cartoon.”

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/17/2025 7:48:00 PM

Looks like Rod Stewart in his next reincarnation. Wutcha think? lol.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/18/2025 6:13:00 PM

Your comment cracked me up, Gershon. I agree..Rod Stewart! hilarious!

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/17/2025 2:09:00 PM

O dear Sara! What a gentle thought, and the image too, so serene and calming in its verse. In my youth, I found great joy in the pages of Ollie Ostrich, a whimsical tale that danced through my imagination. I have no doubt the young ones will cherish it too! The image stands just right for the clever verse, a delight to behold!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/17/2025 5:37:00 PM

I appreciate your reading my Ollie Limerick. I agree, Ollie was a whimsical, childhood delight. We were fortunate to have such imaginative characters in our childhood...they shaped us into the poets and people we are today. Wishing you a splendid week ahead, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/17/2025 12:05:00 PM

Oh well...never doubt, animation is loved. Both pen and ink, and us human characters. Wonderful, animated writing! Great themes you have been choosing!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/17/2025 5:35:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Joe, and for your complimentary words. I'm glad you appreciate the themes of my poems of late. Grateful for your support & wishing you a splendid evening, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/17/2025 11:40:00 AM

A great photo, a great poem. I liked the whimsical style.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/17/2025 5:34:00 PM

awww, thank you, Hilda! Appreciate your visit and comments. Good to see you, hugs, Sara

Ryan Geoffrey Hayward

Date: 8/17/2025 5:33:00 AM

LOL! I was always a big fan of the Ollie Ostrich comic books as a child, I'm sure the kids will love this! The image is perfect for the wonderful witty poem!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/17/2025 5:34:00 PM

thanks, Ryan...I'm grateful you enjoyed the humor in this Limerick. I loved "Ollie" as well. Thanks for your kind and complimentary words, wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara