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.
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Date: 10/16/2023 12:44:00 PM
Cute fun Koala poem Jim…..love Koalas but they can be aggressive little critters! Ha….Debx
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 5/1/2024 10:32:00 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".
Date: 10/6/2023 8:51:00 PM
An entertaining poem about the cute Panda's, Jim. I enjoyed reading your Light poetry today, my friend. Have a great weekend! Bill
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Date: 10/7/2023 11:24:00 AM
Thanks, Bill...and I'm sure the "koala" doesn't mind the mix-up.
Date: 10/6/2023 10:21:00 AM
Interesting . Good cadence on this. My guess is he's just happy to munch. Only humans were gifted with the capacity for contemplation, spirituality
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/6/2023 10:31:00 AM
That's what they say, at any rate. Thanks, Tom.
Date: 10/1/2023 9:51:00 PM
This is so cute. I just love it, Jim
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/2/2023 1:29:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
Date: 9/30/2023 3:49:00 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
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/1/2023 10:57:00 AM
Thanks, Terry. I take "poetic license" very seriously...no pun intended.
Date: 9/30/2023 1:07:00 PM
Very creative look at the critters. He's probably veganistic.
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 9/30/2023 2:12:00 PM
Could be, David. Thank you.
Date: 9/30/2023 11:37:00 AM
This is charming and delightful, Jim! Just what I needed!
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 9/30/2023 2:12:00 PM
Thank you, Ilene. Always glad to help brighten your day.
Date: 9/30/2023 11:36:00 AM
A delight!!! :-))
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 9/30/2023 2:11:00 PM
Thanks, Arlo...er...mate!
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