Craziest Time At the Zoo

Alright kiddos, we are enthused
  We're headed for the zoo
Hip, hip, hey, hey; we're greatly amused
  They did say, to see the usual -- nothing new

'Cos they'd been there on every free day
  too many times, my jaded crew
I'd have to think of something risque
  Wave Merlin's wand or try some voodoo...

Well, as we arrived, all the cages flung open
  No animals in sight; it sure was bizarre
By now my kidsters were actually hopin'
  Visiting loud screams upon a star --

--That I'd let them explore
those open cages bidding us in
   So, enter they did and what's more
I went in too!  But my silly grin

Soon changed to a frown
   The caged doors open no more
      ~ Trapped in a COVID lockdown!


           
             August 06, 2020
Craziest Time at the ____ Poetry Contest
        Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 9/27/2020 7:47:00 PM
You saved the big punch for last, like the true master you are... Crazy! Now we're all animals in a zoo of lockdown and masks and closed bars and fanless sporting events and... Big congrats on your #1 win, GW - you earned it ~ John
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/28/2020 8:44:00 PM
Very sweet of you to write so kindly of this poem and of me, John. Blessings, Gershon
Date: 9/27/2020 8:52:00 AM
Congratulations, Gershon, on your Top Win in this contest!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/27/2020 1:21:00 PM
Thank you so much Newton. Happy Sunday, Gershon
Date: 8/7/2020 5:23:00 PM
G'day Gershon ... you've summed it up pretty well in this verse Gershon - thank you - Lindsay
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Date: 8/7/2020 7:58:00 AM
Gershon, Happy Friday. You hit the nail on the head. Movie theaters, Zoo, museums., who'd a thunk we would miss them so much. The heart wants what it is denied I guess. Meerkat., yes. -Richard
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Date: 8/7/2020 5:01:00 AM
True! No Zoo during CoVId! Animals starving and suffering in certain countries! Nice write. I don’t go to Zoo anymore as it is far too boring having been there several times! Little children also make it fun though!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/7/2020 6:01:00 AM
Ha, ha! The zoo does get boring... I try to take time to 'study' a different animal each trip, taking maybe 10 - 15 minutes to observe it. Usually learn a lot. Smiles, Gershon
Date: 8/6/2020 7:08:00 PM
Covid craziness...that tiger could take a bite. Don’t get locked in!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/7/2020 6:00:00 AM
Well, I'm locked-in on not getting locked in! Good lock, Gershon
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