Keefer, the Rabid Dingo

Once there was dingo, rabidly mad as he could be
who thought he was a Bruce of a man by how he spoke
But no man would call him their 'mate,' for you see...
he was a mongrel dog who pretended to be a bloke

The dingo who called himself 'Keefer,' was all talk-no bite
got caught chasing a galah (chicken) for want of a feast.
But ol' Keef got clawed by the rooster night after night
He was a drongo (fool) who thought he was a beast.

"Crikey!"  I heard real men screaming from inside a bar
when they laughed at Keef wearing daks (male trousers)
He tucked his tail and ran from feathering with hot tar
"Get out, ya Hoon (hooligan)! We scorn rabble-rousers!

Keef was a loud mouth when he was blotto (inebriated)
Downing snag (sausages) and guzzling frothy (beer).
Tried to mate with a sheila (girl) but he'd been castrated.
Fair dinkum (that's true). He was neutered last year.

Some say he likes wearing female clothes, they swear.
He's such a hostile dingo, telling them to 'Rack OFF!'
But there's pictures of him in knickers (ladie's underwear).
and some of him before his little stub was sawed off.

I guess sometimes he gets to feeling clucky (maternal)
cuz he uses phrases like 'mother this and mother that.'
Looks like he'll end up some place heated and infernal
Dingo Keef's punishment for hurling all those brickbats.

A rabid dingo, that fool proved to be a fizzer (fizzled out)
His rants and threats to beat guys up were just a joke,
who was well-known as a bogan (hick) and a social lout
who accepted the truth. Ol' Keefer is now socially 'woke.'

Last I heard of him, he'd taken up with a mate called, Roo.
Another misfit creature roaming around in the outback
He played for hours each night, blowing into his digeridoo
because he couldn't stand Keef's braggin' and talkin' smack.

Roo felt relieved when the dingo, kinky Keefer disappeared
The one who'd been called 'the blunder from down under.
He'd mumbled for days about Milton Creek and Roo feared
that dingbat dingo would try to tear that town asunder.
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Tor Avatar
February 16, 2023 at 2:57 PM
Love this Jenna creative and wonderfully written with much information shared. Congratulations on POTD. Well done I have been away and missed this one...
Logan Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 2:50 AM
Hi Michael. You keep popping in and out, but I've not been around much lately either. PS hasn't been a place to call home in a while. Thanks for the congrats.
Messina Avatar
February 16, 2023 at 5:23 AM
Arsenic on paper (lol) Love it, Jenna. Congratulations on POTD! Written so well :) hugs Charlie
Logan Avatar
March 8, 2023 at 2:48 AM
Thanks Charlie.
Flood Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 11:18 AM
Tee hee… you sure don’t mince your words, Jenna. To this day I have no idea to whom you refer, but he/she/it sounds despicable. Love the write and the lesson in Aussie slang. Sorry I’m a tad late with POTD congrats, been absent a day or so. So belated congrats anyway. Terry
Logan Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 12:08 PM
You don't need an excuse for not having read this sooner, Deputy Terry. I know you've been busy watching out for mean cusses like the dingo. Thanks!
Alex Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 10:50 PM
Very interesting as your many other writings are. I still remember your very interesting poem on Fig Leaf. Humorous cum satiric and ironic. Congratulations!
Logan Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 12:07 PM
ha ha Chris. That's quite a strange one to remember, but thanks.
Chuuk Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Jenna, congratulations on your POTD. Beautiful!
Logan Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 12:06 PM
Thank you, Fin.
George Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 9:15 PM
You have given life to 'the blunder from down under' who "tried to mate with a sheila (girl) but he'd been castrated." (sad !) A very enjoyable read. Before he could tear Milt Creek asunder, glad he is jailed by all your efforts ! Congratulations Jenna on your POTD
Logan Avatar
February 15, 2023 at 12:06 PM
I'd like to give him life, Valsa... in prison! lol Thanks for reading me.
Watt Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:23 PM
Makes me want to go watch Crocodile Dundee again after many years on the shelf. I always enjoy your seemingly limitless imagination and talent, Jenna. Thanks for including the (translations). Congrats for your POTD nod. Hope you enjoyed that great super bowl yesterday ~ John
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:59 PM
lol John. Thank you for the kind thoughts and compliments.
La France Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 2:59 PM
Jenna, outstanding writing and very entertaining, I enjoyed reading it a lot and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:58 PM
Thanks for the congratulations, Constance.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 1:05 PM
Congratulations on POTD!
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:56 PM
Thanks, Kim.
Mcconnell Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 12:36 PM
Lovely penning Jenna , with nice rhyme and flow with good imagery too. Blessings,Gordon
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:55 PM
Thanks so much, Gordon.
Mcconnell Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 12:35 PM
Lovely penning Jenna , with nice rhyme and flow with good imagery too. Blessings,Gordon
Parker Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 12:18 PM
POTD for research and phrasing, JL. Congratulations. A retro piece or contemporary recurrence? Thot is was pretty quiet around Milton Creek?
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 12:26 PM
No matter where the crow flies, his cawing is still despicable, AP. Thanks for the comments.
Goldsmith Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 8:52 AM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. A fun write/story. Have a great/blessed day writing away.............
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 8:58 AM
Thanks for the many fine comments you offer, Paula
Lawrence Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 6:36 AM
I love the intention and emotion in your poem Jenna ! You have a gift with story telling as you weave the elements together and sprinkle them with truth ! Congratulations on your POTD ! Susan :)
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 7:03 AM
Thank you very much for the kind words, Susan. I bow to Mayor Tom on story telling ability.
Elless Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 6:25 AM
Jenna, great poem. Looks like the sheriff is back in town. She' not afraid to throw it down. Congrats on POTD.??
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 7:02 AM
The sheriff, rangers, deputies, mayor and all other residents of Milton Creek who do their best to keep the mean critters in. Thanks for the comment, H.
Fowler Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:43 AM
Ha! Jenna! So clever and cute. Well-earned POTD and a new (?) threat to Milton Creek to boot. Congratulations! :)
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 6:02 AM
Thank you, Linda. The dingo threatens with calling us nasty names, but in doing so he only exposes his ugly character.
Gentile Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 4:41 AM
Jenna, congratulations on your POTD honors for this most interesting and entertaining read!! Messages abound!! Enjoy your day xxoo
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 6:01 AM
Thank you very much, Mike. Messages from several of us are sure to be received by this dirty dingo.
Koplin Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 4:15 AM
Congratulations on POTD my friend! I am so glad to see your work showcased here! Lovin it !!!
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Thanks Sheriff, and I applaud your post this morning about that deviant dingo. He's probably under his rock, but he'll hear about his unwanted fame and arrest.
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February 13, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Back with congratulations on POTD Jenna, yep it’s a brilliantly crafted poem, with perfectly fitting lingo, for that cross dressing thingamajig, cheers David
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:58 AM
lol David. Thanks. Calling him a 'thingamajig' is a lot nicer name than he called all of us.
Andresen Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 3:18 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d, Jenna ... impressive writing ... well done :) - hugs
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:57 AM
Thanks ever so much, Anne-Lise.
Kitchin Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 3:15 AM
Jenna, back to congratulate you on POTD!
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:57 AM
Thanks so much, Tania. I've sent you mail.
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February 13, 2023 at 2:07 AM
A fantastic story/poem Jenna, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:56 AM
Thank you very much, Belle.
M  Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 12:35 AM
Congratulations Jenna on POTD for your great Aussie Poem…. love the Aussie Slang in there….you've done your research for sure!! Not keen on Keefer though!! Debx
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:56 AM
I did a lil research, Deb. Thanks, and you're right about Keefer. He's not a keeper.
Cunningham Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 12:30 AM
Back with big congratulations Jenna on the honour of POTD. Hope you had a good day yesterday at the superbowl Tom
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:04 AM
Hope that's breaking news along the billabong! Thanks, Tom. Yes, the day was fun, and the game was terrific.
Daniel Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 12:30 AM
What an interesting story, Jenna, I think it has some other hidden meaning too, of which i am unaware, anyway, enjoyed your tale:)
Logan Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:55 AM
Your senses are correct, Jo. Thank you for finding it interesting.
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