Gershon Wolf Poet Couplet

Mr Cockroach Vs Mr Beedle

Said Mr. Cockroach to Mr. Beedle
  My body threads the 'Insect Needle'
I'm agile, swift, and how I jump
  Mr. Beedle, you're far too plump

Replied Mr. Beedle to Mr. Cocroach
  My attributes one cannot coach
I'm sturdy, steady -- albeit slow
  My shell protects me from my foes

The debate continues
  Hot embers fanned; for 
These two rivals' return
  To 'in(ter)sectionality lands'

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Marikate Kingston August 12, 2021 at 9:00 PM Hi Gershon. Your poem reminded me of a book I used to read to my kindergarten kids, called The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle This poor beetle couldn't jump or click and not any visitors could help the poor thing. Tough when you're a click beetle. Oh me oh my his troubled struggle.

Alexis Y. August 5, 2021 at 9:33 PM Hi Gershon, I really enjoyed the dialogue. The last line in the third stanza was an good ending to a fun and creative write. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis

Natasha L Scragg August 5, 2021 at 4:01 AM This is brill ... Love the dialogue .. and clever ending. Gershon Wolf August 5, 2021 at 6:46 PM I agree, Natasha. It's 'brill'-- i.e. 'halfway brilliant.' lol. Thanks, Gershon

Joanna Daniel August 5, 2021 at 3:40 AM Fun write, Gershon:) Gershon Wolf August 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM I had fun writing this; hope you had fun reading it, Jo~ gw

Caren Krutsinger August 4, 2021 at 5:25 AM Love the whole thing, but the last line is a classic! Gershon Wolf August 5, 2021 at 6:25 PM A classic from Jurassic, as they (don't) say... Thanks, Caren