Critterature: Pondering Down Under

The koala's spiritual beliefs
Are difficult to assess.
He attends no mosque or synagogue
And never does confess.
He's not a cannibal and so
Communion is appalling,
And as for gospel singing,
It's just so much caterwauling.
I suppose he's an agnostic,
Yet he often stops and ponders
The reason for this universe
And all its many wonders.
And so we must be satisfied
With this insight that's been slipped us,
While he goes back to being cute
And munching eucalyptus.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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October 16, 2023 at 12:44 PM
Cute fun Koala poem Jim…..love Koalas but they can be aggressive little critters! Ha….Debx
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May 1, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Deb, thank you, and mea culpa for not replying to this ere now. Perhaps I can blame my tardiness on another "senior moment...or two".
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October 6, 2023 at 8:51 PM
An entertaining poem about the cute Panda's, Jim. I enjoyed reading your Light poetry today, my friend. Have a great weekend! Bill
Slaughter Avatar
October 7, 2023 at 11:24 AM
Thanks, Bill...and I'm sure the "koala" doesn't mind the mix-up.
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 9:51 PM
This is so cute. I just love it, Jim
Slaughter Avatar
October 2, 2023 at 1:29 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
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September 30, 2023 at 3:49 PM
‘Been slipped us’ - ‘Eucalyptus’… ouch.. but clever. I would never have been this bold… but I’m so glad you were. ha ha… a smashing, cutesy poem. Terry
Slaughter Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 10:57 AM
Thanks, Terry. I take "poetic license" very seriously...no pun intended.
Fisher Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 1:07 PM
Very creative look at the critters. He's probably veganistic.
Slaughter Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Could be, David. Thank you.
Bauer Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 11:37 AM
This is charming and delightful, Jim! Just what I needed!
Slaughter Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Thank you, Ilene. Always glad to help brighten your day.
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September 30, 2023 at 11:36 AM
A delight!!! :-))
Slaughter Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 2:11 PM
Thanks, Arlo...er...mate!
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