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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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Date: 6/16/2024 7:24:00 PM
Well, seems you have unleashed your 'inner Ogden Nash,' Jim!... I knew that I had oughtta check out Slaughter! Keep smiling, Gershon
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 6/17/2024 10:08:00 AM
G, thank you so much. That's a high compliment, indeed!
Date: 6/15/2024 1:42:00 PM
Sucks to be a wildebeest? I think I did hear one moo once though. Seriously
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 6/16/2024 9:30:00 AM
What? You don't think a short tail is "chic"? I think they do make some sort of noise, but I'm not sure how it would be described. Thanks, Tom.
Date: 6/14/2024 12:39:00 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).
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 6/14/2024 1:07:00 PM
Whimsy? Why, whatever do you mean, Hilda? Thanks for dropping by.
Date: 6/14/2024 11:53:00 AM
Ha! This is so clever and funny, Jim! Love the ending…
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 6/14/2024 1:06:00 PM
Thank you, Ilene.
Date: 6/14/2024 11:26:00 AM
You really do have a creative and funny sense of humour...
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 6/14/2024 1:01:00 PM
Thanks, S O. It's nice to have a "niche".

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