Critterature: Sticks and Stones

A rhino's eyesight is really myopic,
Perhaps that's what makes him so misanthropic.
His hearing and reflexes, though, are sublime,
He can turn on a nickel and stop on a dime.
The projection that grows
On the end of his nose
Is not really a horn, though,
As one might suppose.
And when he needs scratching,
There's another small hitch,
His legs are too short
So he can't reach the itch.
He's ugly, pugnacious,
Rude, and unsociable,
And his manners at mealtime
Are simply atrociable.
And should you insult him,
He'll never reveal it.
His hide is so thick
He prob'ly won't even feel it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Dietrich Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 1:20 PM
very funny one. Love your style.
Slaughter Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Thanks, Andrea.
Ashley Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Dear Jim, both your title and your poem is ingenious! Oh, and your rhymes are too.. "unsociable" and "atrociable" - so wonderfully expressible! A delightful, fantastic piece! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Ashley Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 11:13 AM
:)
Slaughter Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Thank you, Susan. Your comments are delightfully admissable!
Bauer Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 1:39 PM
love this one, jim! (not that i haven't loved all the others, too!) the ending is perfect and i'm also delighted with the rhyme of "unsociable" and "atrociable."
Slaughter Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Thank you, Ilene. I like that one, too.
Jones Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 1:18 PM
The creative title drew me in and the fun content held my attention till the end!
Slaughter Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM
WOW! That's a win-win for me, Thanks, Karen.
One Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Nicely done Jim..
Slaughter Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Thanks, S O.
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