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I Accidentally Let One Loose

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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

Date: 9/5/2018 1:22:00 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
Date: 9/5/2018 5:30:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer:-) hugs Jan x

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 8/3/2018 11:31:00 AM

What a very cute poem!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/5/2018 5:29:00 PM

Thanks Dale:-) hugs Jan x

Haley Fisher

Date: 7/23/2018 8:14:00 AM

Congratulations! Very creative.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2018 12:33:00 PM

Thanks Hayley:-) hugs Jan xx

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 7/23/2018 2:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A great take on the theme...

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2018 12:32:00 PM

Thanks Kai and for once I didn't write about farting and all the other winners did lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/22/2018 8:46:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. So funny. I like your different take on the theme. Well done!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/23/2018 3:05:00 AM

Quite ironic that the Queen of poop was the only one not to write about farting lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 7/22/2018 12:01:00 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
Date: 7/22/2018 12:54:00 PM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless

Date: 7/22/2018 11:35:00 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
Date: 7/22/2018 12:53:00 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

Date: 7/22/2018 10:39:00 AM

Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 7/22/2018 12:52:00 PM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/22/2018 10:08:00 AM

Well done Jan, congratulations, and not a whiff lol. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 7/22/2018 12:52:00 PM

Thanks Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/22/2018 9:34:00 AM

Loved it, congrats on your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/22/2018 9:49:00 AM

Thanks Tania:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/22/2018 7:52:00 AM

Back for congrats, Jan! The chase is on ;)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/22/2018 8:58:00 AM

thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Smith

Date: 7/22/2018 7:49:00 AM

Congrats Jan, great fun to read :)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/22/2018 8:58:00 AM

Thanks Gary:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/22/2018 6:41:00 AM

Back with congrats! :) xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/22/2018 7:16:00 AM

Thanks Mo!:-) hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina

Date: 7/22/2018 6:15:00 AM

Oh Jan, this was sooo funny...Congratulations on your 2nd place win in my contest...Hugs // Charlie

Jan Allison
Date: 7/22/2018 7:16:00 AM

Thanks so much Charlie I am so delighted to be on your list:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett

Date: 7/10/2018 11:46:00 AM

I think this is brilliant Jan, I could imagine this happening, so funny and excellent rhyme, good luck in contest. :))

Jan Allison
Date: 7/10/2018 4:45:00 PM

Cheers Roy:-) hugs jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/10/2018 8:12:00 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
Date: 7/10/2018 4:45:00 PM

Thanks Pandita, I think the sponsor will have a tough time judging this one:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/9/2018 8:40:00 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
Date: 7/10/2018 1:09:00 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

Date: 7/9/2018 12:46:00 PM

Well-written and entertaining, Jan! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 7/9/2018 3:15:00 PM

Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

M. L. Kiser

Date: 7/9/2018 12:29:00 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
Date: 7/9/2018 12:42:00 PM

Thanks for the advice ML:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/8/2018 7:38:00 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
Date: 7/9/2018 2:57:00 AM

I've seen a few variations on the farting and animals theme lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2018 4:55:00 PM

hahaha, I was totally not expecting you to deviate from your fave theme in humor!! Way to fool us, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/8/2018 6:15:00 PM

I deliberately didn't do a farty poem lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/7/2018 3:51:00 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
Date: 7/7/2018 3:56:00 PM

aww thanks Alexis I just try to make folk smile with my silly poems:-) hugs jan xx