Notes About The Poem

ORIGINAL TITLE 'LENNY THE LIZARD'

Lonely

Lonely Lenny lizard was as sad as sad can be
He lived in the rain forest in a leafy green tree

Prayed his dreams for a lady lizard would finally come true
But he was so quiet and shy what could poor Lenny do

Wandering around so sadly with his head held low
He had problems with his long tongue so he’d tied it in a bow

Lenny crawled slowly and found a craggy rock
Climbed up onto it and oh boy he got a shock

A stunning lady lizard was basking in the shade
Lenny blushed bashfully; should her privacy he invade

She flicked her tongue towards him and caught a tasty fly
Lenny was delighted that he'd caught this beauty’s eye

He went and sidled next to her, she did undo his bow
Now no longer tongue tied Lenny’s words began to flow

That day they found true love on that mossy green stone
Lenny is thrilled with his life and no longer lives alone


2nd June 2014

Submitted to Carol Eastmans contest
'Favourite Poem I've ever written'
Achieved No 1 position along with all the other poems entered :-)

Submitted to L poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France

This poem was inspired by just three little words from Darren Watson and my dream now is to turn it into an illustrated children's book.
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La France Avatar
September 22, 2021 at 9:39 AM
Jan, congratulations on your win in my L contest with your beautiful poem, excellent writing ~ love and serenity _Constance
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September 17, 2021 at 3:46 PM
Jan that’s absolutely wonderful, children will love it, adults too. Congratulations on a well deserved win in Constance’s contest… Hugs, Belle :-) xx
Kauffman Avatar
September 16, 2021 at 4:14 PM
So utterly charming Jan! Hooray for Lenny! Three cheers for love! Kids would love this poem especially if they could illustrate it. Just made me smile with happiness for Lenny and his true love. Dreams do come true! Hugs :)
White Avatar
October 17, 2016 at 12:17 AM
Aww, this is just too sweet :) I love it!
Thomas Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 12:04 PM
As some creative write. Loved reading it :)
Allison Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Thanks for the lovely comment Angie I think this is one of my favourite poems and one day i will pursue my dream of getting it into print:-) Hugs jan x
Thomas Avatar
August 2, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Awsome *
A   Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 5:17 PM
How are you?
Allison Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 5:19 PM
coping Ok - my dad is in hospice having respite - its tough but I'm ok... hope all is ok with you my friend. Hugs jan xxxx
A   Avatar
July 23, 2014 at 5:13 PM
Hi Jan, again :) Thank you for the sweet reply, on my comment. I'm a little late, getting back to all the replies, left a while back. XOX ~LINDA~
Horn Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 9:27 AM
All of love around I was lugging Along with all my kissing and hugging Now I always feel so very comfortable Knowing of all I am the most loveable. See if you can top that one. How do you happen to find my poems anyway?
Allison Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 9:31 AM
Love yr poems James that's why I read and comment on them:-) hugs jan x
Horn Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 8:55 AM
Lenny was the one who was leaping While the rest all were creeping Very kind and also considerate Even if he happened to be illiterate.
Allison Avatar
July 22, 2014 at 8:58 AM
Thanks for the comment James Hugs jan xx
A   Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Hi Jan, Thanks for the reply on my comment...Linda
Allison Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 4:06 PM
:-) xxx
A   Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 2:45 PM
Jan,, Congratulations, on your awesome Fable ..... Always~ Linda
Allison Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 2:45 PM
Thanks so much Linda. Hugs Jan xxx
Ryerson Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 8:55 AM
Yes indeed Jan, I can see this as a children's book or even a series of books...A perfect little tale for the kiddies! Congrats - Tim
Allison Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 1:49 PM
Thanks Tim I hope one day my dream will come true:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Lamoureux Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 9:36 AM
Way to go Jan! Congratulations.
Allison Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 1:49 PM
Thanks Richard:-) Hugs jan xxx
Nance Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 8:01 PM
I still love this! and glad glad glad it was number 1. you rock my lady!
Allison Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 11:08 PM
My favourite poem I've written Casarah:-) Hugs Jan xx
Lawless Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 7:31 PM
Jan, do that book. the idea of a tongue tied lizard is ingenious.
Allison Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 11:07 PM
Thanks John when life is less hectic - my father is very ill - then I will look into it:-) Hugs Jan xx
Johnson Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 1:15 PM
Really cute , Jan. Kids would love it. Love, Joyce
Allison Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 1:20 PM
Thanks Joyce one day i will get round to trying to get it published. Hugs Jan xxx
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 11:42 AM
my sweet JAn!! how you.. :D! so sweet this won!! and thanks for sharing this to us for free.. :D!! hugs and hugs God bless you!! CONGRATULATIONS!
Allison Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for the lovely comment Olive:-) Hugs janxxxx
Onclaud Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 4:45 AM
ohh, and they lived happily together... awesome story,jan.. sweet congrats and huggs!
Allison Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 4:48 AM
Thanks for dropping by Nette:-) Hugs Jan xxx
A. Sharma Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 1:07 AM
Wonderful write Jan n so is the top win! Congrats my dear friend!
Allison Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 4:13 AM
Thanks Dr Sharma for the lovely comment. This is probably my personal favourite of my poems. Hugs Jan xxx
Jerden Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Tongue in a knot, literally! Good one! Congratulations!
Allison Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 7:23 PM
Thanks Roy. I love this poem its probably my favourite I've ever written. Hugs Jan xxx
Smith Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 1:33 PM
Another wonderful win with this one Jan...hugs Tim
Allison Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 1:45 PM
Thanks Tim. It is one of my favourite poems probably because it is so different from my normal writes. Hugs as ever my friend. Jan xxxx
Eastman Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Your poem is definitely a worthy addition for an illustrated Children's Story. Go make it a reality... And thank you for entering my contest.
Allison Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 1:44 PM
When my life is somewhat calmer Carol I will pursue my dream! Hugs Jan xxx
A   Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 10:43 PM
I'm a little late Jan, however , I'm passing by to say hi, and thank you for the reply, you left on the comment I left below... XOX~ LINDA
Allison Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 1:07 AM
Always lovely to see you Linda:-) Hugs Jan xx
Dey Avatar
June 26, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Aww this is well expressed thought....loved your feelings and warm congratulation!
Allison Avatar
June 26, 2014 at 4:32 PM
Thank you for the lovely comment Litan. Hugs jan xxx
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
June 25, 2014 at 7:21 AM
:)oh why not Jan.. :D kindly tell me the title of Darren Watson's poem which got you inspired.. :D? I would love to see this in print.. :) kudos for the wins!!! love lots, olive eloisa wanting to hug you tight.. :D
Allison Avatar
June 25, 2014 at 7:30 AM
It wasn't from a poem Olive it was simply three words in a soup mail. I am inspired by all of Darren's writes both on his own and in our collaboration as Jadazzle United and am truly blessed to have him in my life as a wonderful friend. Hugs Jan xx
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