Eyebrows On Noses

Eyebrows on noses and whiskers on women
Large rats and wombats that suckle my kitten
Penguins that waddle in hot sulfur springs
These are a few of my befuddled things

La da, di da da

Piglets that paddle in puddles of poodles
Parrots that prattle for peanuts and noodles
Wild things that fly in the face of my fan
These are the things that I chase when I can

La da, di da da, li da da, li da da 

Rabies and robbers and nights in Havana
Babies that slobber on bites of banana
Fickle young fingers in pickles and kraut
These are the things that my life is about

When the elephant stomps
When the Man-o-war stings
When I'm feeling small 
I simply remember my old mattress springs
And then I can't jump
At all! 

La da, di da da, li da da, li da!

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Date: 6/1/2024 2:39:00 PM
Lol, brilliant Bryan. I much prefer your fun version. I will have this tune playing in my head now. Your poems certainly lifts up my spirit. Emilia : )
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Date: 6/1/2024 4:58:00 PM
Emilia--Thank you for your kind words. If I gave you a lift, it was intentional. I'm glad you like "Emilia J" You were so kind to me in your comments I felt a powerful urge to write a poem for you (still do.) Bryan
Date: 8/6/2020 3:40:00 AM
Excellent craft! I admire your ability in writing this (version)!
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Date: 8/6/2020 3:52:00 AM
Thank you for your comments. Much appreciated.
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