Innocent Questions

My little sister was back home from school
Today she had questions deep as a tidal pool

Did I do something wrong? Why don’t I have a tail?
All the animals do. I’m sad, it leaves me pale

If trees live like we do, why don’t they walk?
Why did God punish trees? Why can’t they talk?

Why does an elephant have such a big nose?
Why can’t I follow a butterfly, fly as it goes?

Why is a notice called circular, if it’s rectangular in shape?
Why are old time queens famous for having grapes?

Why do giraffes have such a long neck?
Why do woodpeckers do nothing but peck?

Why do cuckoos lay eggs in a crow’s nest?
Hey please answer my questions, so I can ask you the rest.
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Brown Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 7:03 AM
Thanking you today for your comments on my writing Apoorva. I hope you have a very pleasant weekend and I wish to see more of your work next week. Love, Carol XXXX
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October 7, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Apoorva, congrats on your win with this cute poem! Love, Kim
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2012 at 6:33 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Susan's contest Apoorva. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 8:01 PM
Love this poem Apoorva!Congrats on the win.
Johnson Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 1:20 PM
We all wonder about these things but only the innocent little ones will ask. Very enjoyable. Love, Joyce
Gasun Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 12:46 AM
I've really enjoyed reading your winning piece, Apoorva. I really like those innocent questions making me smile reading it up to the end. MY HUGE HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!!! love/hugs:) Leonora
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October 3, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Apoorva, congratulations In Susan's "Any poem under 14 lines" contest. Had fun reading all her winners. take care~ PD
Grisetti Avatar
October 3, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Cute poem - congratulations.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 3, 2012 at 10:28 AM
nice one apoorva, kids hey, they are fantastic xx
Rozario Avatar
October 3, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Congrats on your win...nice write!!!
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October 3, 2012 at 9:15 AM
Great, funny poem... Congratulations on your win! Terry
Liwayway Avatar
October 3, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Congratulations friend Apoorva for winning the contest. It’s beautifully written poem. Cheers!!!!!!!!!(^_^) Maria
Lwele Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 2:28 PM
Great write,excellen queries.
Song Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Humor thru the musings of God's great big creation!Wonderful couplets....I wonder why woodpeckers do nothing more than peck!!! Interesting questions to pose! gwendolen
Patrikar Avatar
September 7, 2012 at 10:39 AM
thanks!
Dietrich Avatar
September 4, 2012 at 5:30 AM
YOur little sister is TOO curious. hahaha. This is a fun poem. TEll your sister to go google all this stuff and leave you alone! Meanwhile this made for some good humor!!
Patrikar Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 6:44 AM
thankyou :)
Wright Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 6:48 PM
A very thoughtful poem.
Patrikar Avatar
September 6, 2012 at 6:43 AM
thankyou :)
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