Line Gauthier Poet Monorhyme

Noah's Apprentice On the Ark

Mark Clarke was the gentlest man of Denmark 
Yet considered by all a most unlikely patriarch
He was proud being Noah’s apprentice on the ark

Mark was in charge of ensuring all the animals did embark 
Two by two in harmony, elephant, giraffe, tiger, and aardvark 
Shared the gameplan with the many types of whale and shark  

Ensured every bird was onboard, especially the skylark
Mark’s wondrous inventory was classified by icon and footmark
And sometimes in the margin he would jot a special remark
Hoping no one would notice he found neither unicorn nor snark 

For weeks torrential rains made the sky darkest dark
They prayed for the rainbow, that long-awaited coloured arc       
When the rains finally subsided they looked for the closest park
Everyone had cabin fever and were ecstatic to disembark

Rowdiness of meow, oink, purr, caw, growl, snarl and bark 
Plans were soon ongoing to celebrate with a feisty spark
Evaluating the damage up and down and all around  Hark!
Mark said Yeah, that’s gonna leave quite a watermark



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

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Caren Krutsinger March 11, 2018 at 4:52 AM He hoped no one would notice he had found neither unicorn or snark had me smiling so big, I thought I might split my face. Whimsical, and fun! The crack about the watermark tickled me also. Line Gauthier March 11, 2018 at 10:41 AM Thanks so much for your witty visit and comment, Caren. Much appreciated.

Charlie Smith March 9, 2018 at 10:57 AM I don't believe I've seen a Monorhyme done this well with this many words. Great job Line... Line Gauthier March 9, 2018 at 11:45 AM Thank you so much, Charlie. Love your visits and kind comments.

Silent One March 9, 2018 at 6:45 AM wow... this is just awesome, you made it rhyme and flow so well and told a great story.. Line Gauthier March 9, 2018 at 11:44 AM Thank you so much, SO. Very appreciated.

Beautiful Scars March 9, 2018 at 6:40 AM wow all those words! great monorhyme :) -luloo Line Gauthier March 9, 2018 at 11:44 AM Thank you, Laura. Much appreciated visit and comment.

Tom Cunningham March 9, 2018 at 5:11 AM Loved it Line, the last stanza with the animal sounds I could just see it. Line Gauthier March 9, 2018 at 11:45 AM LOL - thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Tom.

CayCay Godwin March 9, 2018 at 2:09 AM What a good time, lighthearted and entertaining read! Your imagination is healthy and fun loving. All the best ... CayCay Line Gauthier March 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, CayCay.

Robertina B. March 8, 2018 at 9:55 PM Magnificent imagery Line!! Superb! Line Gauthier March 9, 2018 at 11:59 AM Thank you so much, Robertina.