Blue Lobster

A blue lobster was saved at Red Lobster today
From the usual fate of lobster ways.
The zookeepers came and took her to the zoo
Where everyone said, “Look she’s blue”.

The other lobsters complained,
"We’re all red-we’re all the same."
And one by one, they ended up on plate
As the dinner a hungry customer ate.

So next time you feel overlooked,
Be thankful that you weren’t cooked!
To get attention, you now know what to do,
Simply dress in something blue.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Greener Avatar
February 10, 2025 at 9:11 AM
A very carefully crafted with a positive lesson. Thank you for this Poem
Junaid Avatar
February 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
awesome poem
Harp Avatar
February 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Terri, this is ssooo clever and a well-rhymed poem. Glad for the happy ending, too.
Gifford Avatar
February 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Hello Terri, this is a wonderful piece, loved the happy ending. Stay Blessed.
Mckeithan Avatar
February 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Wonderful poem. The end is great
Liguori Avatar
February 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Fun!
Crandall Avatar
February 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Delightful! (with a little moral tucked in)
Laurie Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 9:25 PM
Hello terri ... I recall the same thing at a yabby farm. Among thousands of yabbies in line to be cooked, any blue, white, or other unusual colours lived their lives in display aquariums, so I definitely see where your verse is going - thanks terri - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 2:02 PM
I see from Kim's comment that this is a true story!! What a lucky lobster that was. The ending of your poem is utterly charming.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 10:04 AM
Ah, Terri, this is wonderfully fun and wise! Love it!
Stiles Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 10:27 AM
Thank you!
Allison Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 12:20 AM
I am at a hog roast this afternoon and my dress is mainly blue - will make sure I wear sun cream so i don't get cooked in the sun too lol:-) thanks for the giggle Terri, got to say i have never eaten lobster or crab they way they are killed is distasteful:-) hugs jan xx
Stiles Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 10:17 AM
Thank you Jan. Your thoughtful comments always cheer up my day!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 6:50 PM
Awesome a fave! I saw this story today! This one makes me smile! I think I’ll dress in blue! Oh look, I am. <3 Kim
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