I Will Come Back As a Hippo

Reincarnation is for me sublime.
I’ll be a hippopotamus next time.
They do not eat ants
They devour plants
African River is where I will dine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Wolf Avatar
August 5, 2020 at 8:33 PM
Haha! Haven't heard of that restaurant...'African River,' you say? Googled it and got -- 'Chicago's best black-owned restaurants.' lol. Oh, well. I'm gonna have to stick with my Aunt E. Tore. ~ All Tongue
Krutsinger Avatar
August 5, 2020 at 9:15 PM
You really should go get yourself some barbeque.
Leffanta Avatar
August 5, 2020 at 1:25 PM
Ah, but Rhinos are an Endangered Species! I'd rather come back as a lesbian nun locked away safe from the world! Aloha! Rico
Krutsinger Avatar
August 5, 2020 at 9:15 PM
Rico, you make a great point.
Cunningham Avatar
August 5, 2020 at 10:45 AM
One thing for sure, you won't be bossed about lol. Tom
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August 5, 2020 at 10:58 AM
I will be a king!
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