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Coco the Clown

Coco the clown went sailing one day 
to a holiday destination far far away

Suddenly, the sky went dark and the wind did blow
and the waves beneath his boat did grow and grow

Coco lost his oars as the winds blew and blew 
and he paddled his way with a size 50 shoe
                                                               
Through his telescope he saw an island far away in the distance 
and he made it to shore with his skill and persistence

A group of locals met him as he sailed onto land 
with necklace of bones and spears in hands
 
They carried off Coco to a waiting stock pot 
with vegetables and seasoning and water boiling hot
 
Poor Coco the clown was simmered to perfection 
they shared out the meat after careful dissection
 
They sat down to dine and after having a chew 
one said to the other “does this clown taste funny to you?”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 2/27/2024 7:24:00 PM
Dear Mr. Mac: In my copy of "Reflections...." I mark those pieces I want to revisit with a check mark. Only two pieces received multiple check marks as something special. "Coco the Clown" is one of those! I love it's sharp humor and easily read poetry. Best - Ken
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Date: 6/6/2018 5:33:00 PM
ha ha love the punch line Wayne -I have heard it in a joke and its great to see you weave it into fun rhyming poem:-) love your humourous style:-) hugs Jan xx
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Wayne Mac
Date: 6/7/2018 5:00:00 AM
Hi Jan, thanks for reading and the positive comments. This was just a quick one that sprung in my head when I heard the joke...:))

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