David Crandall Poet Rhyme

Dolphins Have No Pockets

Our poet, Alison Smith, in a comment, pointed out to me that dolphins have a shortage of pockets, and that is why I'm holding her personally responsible for this poem (in the friendliest of all possible ways). 

Why do I lay awake at night
thinking thoughts I don't invite.
I wish to cast aside debates,
that my troubled mind so hates. 
Who cares where he keeps his change,
upon a transaction or exchange? 
But the thought persists.  I cannot block it.
A dolphin has no pocket.

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Alison A Smith July 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM LOL, It is great that my little comment became this fun rhyme. David Crandall July 17, 2026 at 8:54 AM Haha, I've been thinking about this some more, and it occurs to me that where you live, in Australia, there are lots of animals sporting pockets - a very practical feature employed by marsupials.

Gershon Wolf July 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM Further research is necessary... David Crandall July 17, 2026 at 8:57 AM Agreed! This has been an educational week. I found out that fish have necks and Terry Flood observed that that's not surprising as we evolved from fish, but still, even if a fish is right in front of you, it's difficult to find it's neck. It reminds me of Humpty Dumpty - you can't tell his waist from his neck.

Andrea Dietrich July 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM Hahaha. I want to know to know the context of Alison's remark. It sure inspired a creative poem David Crandall July 17, 2026 at 9:01 AM Yep, her comment is on my poem Bad Tippers. In Australia, I think animals have pockets. Alison A Smith July 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM "Well dolphins have a shortage of pockets so tipping is not an option. They do clown around and make you laugh. That's better than a tip any day." This is it in Bad Tippers

Paula Goldsmith July 16, 2026 at 12:29 PM Your "Dolphins Have No Pockets" is a creative/fun write. Did you check to make sure??? Hahaha!!!! Love this fun read... Have a fun day writing away............ David Crandall July 17, 2026 at 8:59 AM Haha, actually I haven't got that close to a dolphin!