Monochrome

A band of comrades rather strange I think you will agree
This oddball bunch together shared a commonality…


The panda didn’t pander to the niceties of style
He wore his usual coat which he had done for quite some while

The zebra was a Libra with an eye for what’s in fashion
She loved the skin she’s swaddled in and flaunted it with passion

The badger was a cadger but he didn’t want your suit
He’ll cadge your lunch but he’s content with being so hirsute

The puffin felt like nuffin with his massive beaky nose 
But still he kept his chin up for he rather liked his clothes

The magpie wouldn’t lie although he was prepared to steal
His virtues might be fake but his apparel very real

The Penguin was depending on a chance to show his class
His haute couture was something that was absolute top brass

The skunk just stunk, not all the time, but when occasion rose
His looks were good but he was quite offensive to the nose

The orca wasn’t happy to be so far from the sea
Though he was quite a corker in his shiny livery…


So when they met the parrot they tried not to put him down
But one of them just had to say… “Did you come as a clown?”
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Bauer Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 1:02 PM
My fave is “the zebra was a Libra,” but I love them all, Terry! You are so much fun to read!
Cunningham Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 10:51 PM
At least you don't need a colour telly to see them lol. Tom
Wolf Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Not that you asked, but my vote goes to 'the Penguin' for the best couplet. ~ Batman P.S. I think I recognize the Parrot. He used to go by his trade name, 'the Joker.'
Lane Avatar
August 13, 2024 at 6:03 PM
I always feel a smile on my face when I come to your page and see that silly picture. LOL Fantastic rhyming! Sounds like I need a visit to my zoo. "A puffin felt like nuffin..." Loved that one!
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