Fran the Orangutang

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Fran, the zoo’s favourite orangutang
   Was caught today playing with a boomerang
Later to onlookers she showed her fang 
   As she stuffed her face with banana pie meringue 

As one hand held on to the overhang
   From which she forever swang
With boundless energy Fran sprang
   And joyfully bells rang and rang

That night Fran got into her yellow mustang
   And drove to a karaoke and sang
Her words had the perfect slang
   Although most painful was their twang

As though Fran felt a sudden pang
   She ended with an awesome bang
Said goodnight to all the gang
   Can you believe this whole shebang



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on September 15, 2018 for contest PLAYING WITH WORDS UNDER FIRE sponsored by CAREN KRUTSINGER  -  RANKED 1ST

Originally posted on February 22, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 10/5/2018 3:22:00 PM
Super play with words Line. Congratulations on your fantastic First Place win! : )
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Line Gauthier
Date: 10/5/2018 4:24:00 PM
Thank you for your lovely visit and compliment, Connie.
Date: 10/5/2018 1:45:00 PM
I had to place this one right up front, because it is what my brain was thinking when I said PLAYING WITH WORDS. The under fire happened accidentally. I am delighted it belongs to you, Line.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 10/5/2018 4:25:00 PM
Thank you so much, Caren. It was a wonderful contest and I'm anxious to read everyone's submissions.
Date: 10/5/2018 8:17:00 AM
Funny! Congrats, Line!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 10/5/2018 9:10:00 AM
Thanks, Kim. Most appreciated.
Date: 10/5/2018 7:56:00 AM
A delight to read! Congratulations on your win Line :) xomo!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 10/5/2018 9:10:00 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Maureen.
Date: 2/22/2018 3:28:00 PM
Very nice, Line! You did a great job with end rhymes! Lotsa fun!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/22/2018 3:38:00 PM
Thanks, Kim. Much appreciate your visit and comment.
Date: 2/22/2018 3:23:00 PM
More monorhyming fun. This is the kind of poetry that not only kids could really get into, but adults like me find it great fun to read!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/22/2018 3:36:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea. Much appreciated.
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