Guy the Dinosaur

Now Guy the dinosaur was a leaf eating herbivore
    who was afraid to ask girls to dance.
So he stood alone by the tree while others frolicked with glee
    but Guy would not take up the chance.
His legs numbered four but he would not dance on the floor
    no matter the music or song.
As the other dinosaurs would tease as much as they pleased
    and make him feel like he didn't belong.

Now the worst of the bunch was a T-Rex named Crunch
    who seemed brutish, nasty and rude.
He would make fun of poor Guy for being so shy
    and make up stories that were not even true.
So Guy leaned on a branch while watching the dinosaurs dance
    and pondered on what he should do.
And decided right there... it was time to declare
    to be bolder. But how?... He hadn't a clue.

Now Crunch's best girl was named Betty McSwirl
    and no one dared to even give her a glance.
But Guy walked on over to where she stood in some clover
    and politely asked if she wanted to dance?
Betty said yes and the the other dinosaurs prepared for the mess
    thinking poor Guy was soon to be toast.
But there was no speaking of dread as Crunch quietly said.
    'Well done my friend. You're braver than most.'

                              The End

*Written for the contest... 'A children's poem about Dinosaurs.'
Sponsored by Line Gauthier.

*For those who may be interested. I will be posting my cartoon 'Bob's your Uncle' on my homepage. A new one will appear every second day.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 7/6/2019 2:19:00 PM
A great story. Congrats on your win.
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David Mchattie
Date: 7/8/2019 7:02:00 PM
Thanks Jeanne.
Date: 7/6/2019 6:19:00 AM
dropping back with my congrats David:-) hugs Jan xx
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David Mchattie
Date: 7/8/2019 6:50:00 PM
Thanks Jan. Appreciate the feedback.
Date: 7/3/2019 9:01:00 PM
G'day David … will keep kids enthralled. Most love a good dinosaur story - thank you David - Lindsay
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David Mchattie
Date: 7/4/2019 9:29:00 PM
You're right. Dinosaurs are always fun.
Date: 7/3/2019 8:12:00 PM
Cute, clever, imaginative --- Priceless moral at the end as well. Love it, David. G.L. in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon
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David Mchattie
Date: 7/4/2019 9:28:00 PM
Thanks Gershon. I always try to sneak in a life lesson. Have a great day.
Date: 7/3/2019 6:22:00 PM
such a feel good poem David I loved the ending. Good luck in the contest I know line will love this:-) hugs Jan xx
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David Mchattie
Date: 7/3/2019 7:48:00 PM
Thanks Jan. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day.
Date: 7/3/2019 6:17:00 PM
Way to go Guy; and way to go David!!!
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David Mchattie
Date: 7/3/2019 7:48:00 PM
Thanks Jeff. Most of my poetry tends towards children or at least 'children at heart.'
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