Laura Leiser Poet Light Verse

I Wish I Were An Octopus

I wish I were an octopus 
I’d swim around and make a fuss
and with my legs all spread askew
I’d grab some fish and make fish stew. 

Then I’d go swim into a cave 
I’d go deep down, not be afraid 
I’d poke and tickle a catfish 
and open clams, do what I wished. 

And when a sea storm came along
I’d stick like glue and be so strong 
sometimes I’d need to hide away 
from bigger fish who hunt and prey. 

If I am out or nearly caught 
I’d squirt and make an inky blot
how fun to be so mischievous 
I wish I were an octopus!

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Al Juman July 9, 2018 at 9:46 AM Never taught of that exxxxxcelent my love I need to get closer Sorry I will challenge this one day. Love, love, love my darling

Jan Allison May 8, 2018 at 11:44 AM Dropping back with my congratulations Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley May 7, 2018 at 12:15 PM Well done, Laura, I may just reincarnate as one. Viv x Laura Leiser May 7, 2018 at 12:27 PM Ha! Thanks for my placement in your fun contest, Viv! :)

Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 11:38 AM A fun poem, Laura. Well done. Congrats on your win. Laura Leiser May 7, 2018 at 12:04 PM Thank you, Line. :)

Alexis Y. May 7, 2018 at 8:38 AM Hi Laura, You have penned such a well written write for the contest theme. "Adventures of the day and life of an octopus" came to my mind as I was reading this piece. Well done. Congratulations on placement in the contest:-) Alexis Laura Leiser May 7, 2018 at 12:05 PM Thanks, Alexis :)

Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 6:54 AM Back to congratulate you on your placement. Enjoyed. Laura Leiser May 7, 2018 at 12:06 PM Thank you, Susan. :)

Susan Gentry May 5, 2018 at 3:34 PM Delightful and refreshing. A winner for sure!! I enjoyed this. Laura Leiser May 5, 2018 at 5:01 PM Thank you, Susan! I’m glad you liked my little poem :)

Lunita Blanca May 5, 2018 at 11:26 AM You certainly made me wish I too want to be an octopus. Laura Leiser May 5, 2018 at 5:01 PM Thank you, Carlos :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 5, 2018 at 6:33 AM Delightful fun! Fascinating creatures! Good luck in the contest :) xomo! Laura Leiser May 5, 2018 at 4:59 PM Thanks, Maureen! Glad you liked this :)

Mystic Rose Rose May 5, 2018 at 5:39 AM Good morning Laura. There are days when I wish I was an octopus too. One with many legs and a slimy body. I have enjoyed your light hearted poetry today, Thanks .

Charles Messina May 4, 2018 at 4:06 PM I don't know if I'd like to be an octopus, but I'm sure there are tons of men who'd like their wives to be one (8 legs) woohoo lol fun poem Laura...much enjoyed...Charlie Laura Leiser May 4, 2018 at 9:10 PM Thank you, Charlie :)

Jan Allison May 4, 2018 at 3:33 PM what a fun poem Laura. good luck in the contest. This was one of my initial idea's to write about too but I changed my mind in the end, you have done a fabulous job:-) hugs jan xx Laura Leiser May 4, 2018 at 3:48 PM Thank you, Jan! I liked your sweet poem about a kitty cat, as well! It’s fun to write light poetry...it gets too serious around here sometimes!