I Hoped It Was His Yawn Eye

I would have been more fearful if I had not been studying leopards.
I knew not to run, but I stopped whistling and walked confidently.
I felt lucky he was giving me the “yawn” eye.
And prayed it was not the “I’m going to take my time eating you” eye.
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Parker Avatar
September 7, 2022 at 12:51 AM
A giggle ~ Thanks, Miss CK
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September 8, 2022 at 2:32 AM
You are welcome
Baker Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 4:54 PM
Made me laugh with this fine Light Verse, Caren. Thanks, Bill
Krutsinger Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 2:32 AM
Thank you Bill
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 10:50 AM
Hello Ca\ren, i think it was the yawn from waking up. Hugs.
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September 8, 2022 at 4:32 AM
Hello C\aren, a yawn before lunch, oh! Hugs.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 8, 2022 at 2:32 AM
It was surely a yawn before lunch.
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