Critterature: Common Denominators

A walrus, a whale, and a wildebeest
Have a few things in common to comment on:
They've never read Byron, or Shelley, or Keats,
They don't like asparagus, broccoli, or beets,
Or waiting in line to buy popsicle treats.
And that's about it,
No phenomenon.
The wildebeest, a.k.a. the gnu,
For no rhyme or reason, of course,
Has never been heard to bleat, bray, or moo,
And is in no way akin to a horse.
His main disadvantage, as he will avow,
The one he's most often upsat with:
His tail is too short for fanning his brow
Or even for swatting a gnat with.
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Wolf Avatar
June 16, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Well, seems you have unleashed your 'inner Ogden Nash,' Jim!... I knew that I had oughtta check out Slaughter! Keep smiling, Gershon
Slaughter Avatar
June 17, 2024 at 10:08 AM
G, thank you so much. That's a high compliment, indeed!
Greenhough Avatar
June 14, 2024 at 12:39 PM
This made me laugh. I like it. It has a good amount of whimsy, and flows like melting ice cream on a hot day. Even kids would understand it's simplicity. I occasionally write this style, too (see the Red Diamond from my list).
Slaughter Avatar
June 14, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Whimsy? Why, whatever do you mean, Hilda? Thanks for dropping by.
Bauer Avatar
June 14, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Ha! This is so clever and funny, Jim! Love the ending…
Slaughter Avatar
June 14, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Thank you, Ilene.
One Avatar
June 14, 2024 at 11:26 AM
You really do have a creative and funny sense of humour...
Slaughter Avatar
June 14, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Thanks, S O. It's nice to have a "niche".
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