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I Accidentally Let One Loose

I accidentally let one loose -
I was tipsy and had no excuse
It happened at the rare breed’s zoo
When I decided to cuddle a cute kangaroo

As I crept into the fenced off enclosure
I struggled to maintain my composure
The joey leapt past me, I just couldn’t stop it
as it bounded away like a flaming rocket!

I tried to catch it by grabbing hold of its tail
but I slipped on a grape, and let out a loud wail
I could see the joey bounce away into the distance
It was clear I needed professional assistance

I got the attention of the kangaroo warden
She turned on me like a demented gorgon
and shouted at me, the air turned quite blue
as we both chased after that small kangaroo

The footloose joey demanded more intervention
His keeper spluttered words too rude to mention
The kangaroo bounced away at lightning speed
We needed to ensnare it, the keeper decreed

We were joined in the chase by the local vet
who used a long pole, on the end was a net
He managed to place it over the joey’s head
Soon joey was captured and locked in his shed

I tried to apologise until I was puce in the face
But they wouldn’t listen, said I was a disgrace
As a result of my action I’m banned from that zoo
I guess I won’t get to cuddle a baby kangaroo

I accidentally let one loose Contest
Sponsored by Charles Messina

7/7/18

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Jennifer Proxenos September 5, 2018 at 1:22 PM Hi Jan, My type of poem, enjoyed the rhythm and the rhyme. Poor kangaroo, he was a free spirit for only a short while! xoxo Jan Allison September 5, 2018 at 5:30 PM Thanks Jennifer:-) hugs Jan x

Dale Gregory Cozart August 3, 2018 at 11:31 AM What a very cute poem! Jan Allison September 5, 2018 at 5:29 PM Thanks Dale:-) hugs Jan x

Haley Fisher July 23, 2018 at 8:14 AM Congratulations! Very creative. Jan Allison July 23, 2018 at 12:33 PM Thanks Hayley:-) hugs Jan xx

Kai Michael Neumann July 23, 2018 at 2:45 AM Congratulations on your win. A great take on the theme... Jan Allison July 23, 2018 at 12:32 PM Thanks Kai and for once I didn't write about farting and all the other winners did lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry July 22, 2018 at 8:46 PM Congratulations on your win. So funny. I like your different take on the theme. Well done! Jan Allison July 23, 2018 at 3:05 AM Quite ironic that the Queen of poop was the only one not to write about farting lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper July 22, 2018 at 12:01 PM Oh, Jan, I love how you turn this into a winner ! So very clever indeed! Still laughing! Congratulations on your awesome win! Hugs Eve Jan Allison July 22, 2018 at 12:54 PM Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless July 22, 2018 at 11:35 AM OH, Jan, you threw us all a curve with this take on the theme....well done and congrats on your placement. Great job Jan Allison July 22, 2018 at 12:53 PM and the irony is the 'queen of poop' was the only one not to write about farting for this contest:-) I am delighted with my high placement:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May July 22, 2018 at 10:39 AM Congrats on your win Jan Jan Allison July 22, 2018 at 12:52 PM Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham July 22, 2018 at 10:08 AM Well done Jan, congratulations, and not a whiff lol. Tom Jan Allison July 22, 2018 at 12:52 PM Thanks Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin July 22, 2018 at 9:34 AM Loved it, congrats on your win! Jan Allison July 22, 2018 at 9:49 AM Thanks Tania:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues July 22, 2018 at 7:52 AM Back for congrats, Jan! The chase is on ;) Jan Allison July 22, 2018 at 8:58 AM thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith July 22, 2018 at 7:49 AM Congrats Jan, great fun to read :) Jan Allison July 22, 2018 at 8:58 AM Thanks Gary:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 22, 2018 at 6:41 AM Back with congrats! :) xomo! Jan Allison July 22, 2018 at 7:16 AM Thanks Mo!:-) hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina July 22, 2018 at 6:15 AM Oh Jan, this was sooo funny...Congratulations on your 2nd place win in my contest...Hugs // Charlie Jan Allison July 22, 2018 at 7:16 AM Thanks so much Charlie I am so delighted to be on your list:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett July 10, 2018 at 11:46 AM I think this is brilliant Jan, I could imagine this happening, so funny and excellent rhyme, good luck in contest. :)) Jan Allison July 10, 2018 at 4:45 PM Cheers Roy:-) hugs jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos July 10, 2018 at 8:12 AM I simply love your take on this contest theme! You had me cracking up with this hilarious piece! You just have the gift my friend and I know this will be a top winner in the contest! Love and hugs. Pandita Jan Allison July 10, 2018 at 4:45 PM Thanks Pandita, I think the sponsor will have a tough time judging this one:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie July 9, 2018 at 8:40 PM G'day Jan - a nice humorous verse Jan, although over here plenty would say good riddance if it was an eastern or western grey kangaroo. Once it was netted, you'd be told to take it home. I do like kangaroos being around here - thanks again Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison July 10, 2018 at 1:09 AM I'm so glad you commented Lindsay, we have wallabies running (or hopping) free that have bred since escaping from the wildlife park here but I've never seen one out in the wilds:-) hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy July 9, 2018 at 12:46 PM Well-written and entertaining, Jan! Janice Jan Allison July 9, 2018 at 3:15 PM Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser July 9, 2018 at 12:29 PM Well, just visit the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, here in the US; they have one, occasionally. Just don't eat anything that could cause vibrations or noise while cuddling. What a pickle you were in! Really enjoyed this piece; thanks so much for the laugh. Jan Allison July 9, 2018 at 12:42 PM Thanks for the advice ML:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2018 at 7:38 PM I love it that you are chasing kangaroos and I am chasing baby foxes. It's amazing how one theme can go in so many directions. Your rhyming is great! Jan Allison July 9, 2018 at 2:57 AM I've seen a few variations on the farting and animals theme lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich July 8, 2018 at 4:55 PM hahaha, I was totally not expecting you to deviate from your fave theme in humor!! Way to fool us, Jan. Jan Allison July 8, 2018 at 6:15 PM I deliberately didn't do a farty poem lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. July 7, 2018 at 3:51 PM Lol! Jan, I laughed out loud with this one. It was hilarious! I could just picture the whole scene. It was so comical . You are one funny lady and humour is in your veins. I see this as a front runner. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Jan Allison July 7, 2018 at 3:56 PM aww thanks Alexis I just try to make folk smile with my silly poems:-) hugs jan xx

Anisha Dutta July 7, 2018 at 9:42 AM Good venture. I enjoyed much. All the best. Jan Allison July 7, 2018 at 10:54 AM Thanks Anisha:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 7, 2018 at 8:38 AM Oh that's so good Jan! A winner for me! Good luck in the contest! xomo :)) Jan Allison July 7, 2018 at 9:03 AM I hope the sponsor likes it Mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2018 at 7:56 AM Ha ha, so much fun! Jan Allison July 7, 2018 at 9:02 AM Thanks Rick, glad you enjoyed it:-) hugs Jan xx

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