Cartoon Parade

Imagine if at the drop of a hat,
You could become a cartoon
Sylvester the Cat, 
Chasing poor little Tweety Bird,
Perhaps it sounds absurd
Or be Fred Flintstone or his friend,
Let’s just pretend,
I was Barney or Fred’s wife Wilma, 
Back in the Stone Age era,
Or I really fancy good ol’ Bugs Bunny,
Being incessantly shot at by Elmer
Fudd, I wouldn’t feel that it was 
eternally funny,
‘What’s up doc’ Bugs would say,
Every moment of every single day.
And of course, the beginning of
Cartoons with Mickey Mouse,
And his girlfriend Minnie, I wonder 
Did she ever become his spouse.
Unforgettable Donald Duck
Who sometimes would show pluck
But lacked finesse and polish,
And never ceased to astonish
His audience who laughed at his
Semi-intelligible speech,
But how much each
One of us looked forward to time
In front of the telly, prime
Hour for adults and children alike,
Heading home on your bike,
To not miss a second, homework
Not yet done
For now, it was all about fun.
One of my favorites for absolute sure,
Was the Mad Hatter at his tea party
At whom Alice in Wonderland
Was a guest, and experienced first-hand,
What riddles were or were not about,
For without him, there would be no story,
And this famous fable would
Have lost it’s glory.
The road runner for me was a trifle
Boring, but his ‘beep, beep’ grew on me,
I ought to agree.
I could go on forever, and mention
Many a cartoon, but time to go
To sleep like Sleeping beauty,
And be awaken each morn 
By my handsome prince who pampers
Me, for he believes I earn
An amazing aroma of fresh ground coffee
And interprets my cartoon dreams,
Into romance and a kaleidoscope
Of incredible themes!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 11/16/2021 7:41:00 AM
Hello Jennifer - I am one of those who would rather live in the world of cartoons with all the characters from all the backgrounds instead of living in reality of watching the news which is filled with negativity harm violence and more. Thus I truly enjoyed your entry here. You have touched upon so many. Thank you for sharing with us. Enjoy the day poetry and poetrysoup also.
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Date: 11/7/2021 5:24:00 AM
Wow! Thanks for sharing this... making me chuckle, since I watch some of these cartoon characters with my special child, and such is delightful bonding while we both laugh out loud... God bless you.
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Date: 11/5/2021 11:53:00 AM
Your "CARTOON PARADE" is a fun/cute~~story/write. The old cartoons are still the best. I enjoyed the laugh. Have a blessed/fun day ........................
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Date: 11/3/2021 8:29:00 PM
ahh, the days of cartoons!! I was not into them a great deal as a child, but I did have my favorites: The Jeffersons, Mighty Mouse, Popeye. Those were my top three! Cute poem, jennifer.
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Date: 11/3/2021 2:02:00 PM
I loved all of these cartoons; "Unforgettable Donald Duck Who sometimes would show pluck"; I don't imagine it's easy speaking english with a beak...enjoyed this.
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Date: 11/2/2021 4:07:00 AM
What wonderful poetry you have composed using those cartoons of days of old. I enjoyed watching them even when there was only music mostly classical as the backdrop. What imaginations those writers possessed who entertained us way back when TV just came out. Thanks for your delightful visits to my page. Sara
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Date: 10/27/2021 1:49:00 PM
Really insightful thought Jennifer, we all love cartoons, my favourite was Too Cat. Hope all is well with you, blessings and hugs,Gordon
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Date: 10/27/2021 1:43:00 AM
Those were the young age of the enjoyment of watching cartoons in the weekend.. Guess what I am still watching them since I watch my 3 year old grandson during the weekend and that is all I watch....Micky Mouse or Shoo Shoo Train that teaches shapes and colors :)
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Date: 10/26/2021 10:20:00 PM
Hello Jennifer ... you certainly brought up some fond memories of those great cartoons. I cannot get any feeling whatsoever of the modern cartoons - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
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Date: 10/26/2021 8:13:00 PM
Fun poem, Jennifer. I enjoyed it. Now I want to watch an episode of The Flinstones. Let's not forget The Jetsons.
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Date: 10/26/2021 1:25:00 PM
Every Saturday was a feast of cartoons for me growing up, and you hit so many of the highlights in this romp through those childhood years. All those phrases we learned back then still pop up in conversation now and then: "That's All, Folks", "Sufferin' Succotash", "Ruh Roh", and "What's Up Doc?" I also enjoyed Popeye, Mr. Magoo, the Chipmunks, and Yogi Bear, to mention just a few. Thank you for the fun journey down memory lane! Blessings and hugs ~ John
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Date: 10/26/2021 1:14:00 PM
Hello Jennifer, I loved Fred Flintstone , Buggs Bunny, Snow White, The Road Runner. thes were my faV.Hugs.
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Date: 10/26/2021 7:08:00 AM
Oh i love the road runner best of all Jennifer, you take me back on an enjoyable journey, the poetry and the ending superb.
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Date: 10/25/2021 8:11:00 PM
Where's that kwazy wabbit? Ewery time I fowwow him, that wabbit gets away. ~ Elmer Fudd... This was a terrific romp, Jennifer. Pure enjoyment. ~ That's all, Folks! ~ Warner Bros.
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Date: 10/25/2021 4:40:00 PM
I love your zany cartoon rhymes, Jennifer, my hubby and I went on our honeymoon (16 years ago!) to Walt Disney World, and still have the Micky Mouse ears - I also like how you end it with waking up to your real life prince :)
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Date: 10/25/2021 1:26:00 PM
what wonderful memories, i know that when I was little i used to cry at tom and jerry as poor jerry was always in danger lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/25/2021 9:43:00 AM
Loved this Jennifer. I still love cartoons. My faves were Granny and tweety, Douglas Duck who was always looking for his mama, and the big bulldog who loved kittens. God Bless, JB
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Date: 10/25/2021 2:48:00 AM
Even today I enjoy a good cartoon, I think you captured them all in your enjoyable verse Jennifer. Tom
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