Mr Crocodile's Back In Town

On a sweltering summer day,
Mr. Crocodile's come to stay.
Slithering into shops and stores,
every cold thing he devours.

Children's mouths drop and drool.
They see what's keeping him so cool!
Cats and dogs linger at his feet,
licking up drippings, of sweet, stolen treats.

Cops and fire trucks roar down the block,
with their sirens blaring, chasing Mr. Crock.
Toddler's cry while their mother's scream,
to see him eating all the town's ice cream.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Maverick Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 2:00 AM
Enjoyed this ice cream eating beastie Darlene, quite a tail he brought to the screen..'
Gifford Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Yes, and I bet children were riding on that tail, too! Happy you enjoyed this one.
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December 4, 2014 at 8:45 AM
That was fun to read Darlene! a 7 For me! Have a very lovely day! ;) Love and hugs! xxxx D.
Gifford Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 9:47 AM
Good morning, Dorian, and thanks for commenting and for the 7. which lets me know I'm doing something right! Blessings, Darlene
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Wonderful Children's poem Darlene. Lots of fun to read. A good 7
Gifford Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 2:43 PM
Thanks for reading my children's poem, Brenda, and for the 7. I just took a little flight into fantasy land and saw that crocodile crawling out of the river and followed him into town! I never know what I am going to discover when I visit that magical land, but it never fails to give me a poem! Blessings, Darlene
Andresen Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 12:28 PM
- A pleasure to read Darlene :)) - Thank you - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Gifford Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 2:45 PM
I am surprised how many adults still read children's poems! And I am thankful you are one of them. Thanks for your response. Blessings, Darlene
Allison Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 11:22 AM
great fun write it made me smile and I SO need it today - thank you:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Allison Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 12:26 PM
I've had simply tragic news from a friend so I so need happy poems:-) Hugs jan xx
Gifford Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Hi, Jan, It is one of my great joys to put smiles on people's faces. So happy I touched yours! Especially when you needed one today. Blessings, Darlene
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