Neanderthal

N - Not usually spotted in the western hemisphere
E - Extinct in Canada
A- Almost always
N- Nervous around humans
D- Disappears in deep underbrush when sensed
E -Enthusiastic about privacy and un-birthday parties
R-Rarely seen in cities
T-Typically shy
H-Hair grows faster than a grizzly
A-Appetite for green plants
L-Loves not being the center of attention
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Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 6:59 PM
ha . this was very interesting. Love your entertaining poetry, Caren. Please can you soupmail me an answer to a question? Do you care how many quatrains in your contest? Or can it be only one?
Krutsinger Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 3:34 AM
I did not see the question Andrea. You can put as many as you want, but you do realize I have a short attention span, moving quickly from one hobby to another.
Ravidas Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Y - Yes, I saw him in Walmart tonight!)
Krutsinger Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 3:35 AM
And you did not bother to get his phone number for us?
Proxenos Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 2:04 PM
Great description of a neanderthal in creative poetic form - lovely Caren, a great read! Hugs, Jennifer.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 2:34 PM
Thank you Jennifer. I appreciate your stop by.
Faulkner Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Funny, except for the line 'appetite for green plants' this sounds a lot like my hubby!
Krutsinger Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 12:41 PM
I know the Neanderthals too.
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