On Noah's Ark

A pair of skunks on Noah’s ark
Got separated in the dark.
The female used her wily wits
And let loose with a little spritz.

The other creatures gagged and moaned.
Festivities were all postponed;
But Noah – patient, calm and wise
Knew just how to deodorize.

He lit a few sweet-smelling punks
To camouflage the smell of skunks.
The animals all sighed relief
And thanked their most ingenious chief.

The skunks, at last, were reunited,
Though they felt both miffed and slighted.
They knew not to what extent
That scent they sent caused such dissent.


for Robert Heemstra's Noah's Ark contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Cavanaugh Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 12:29 AM
I just found this poem. I love poems about animals and this one is a beauty. I hope it was a winner.
Zerbst Avatar
June 7, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Hello Ilene, I had a good laugh over your poem here! Quite the sense of humour. ~ In regards to your question about the rhythm in my butterfly poem, I used series of three stressed syllables in the refrain. So "lie and dream" are all stressed. Same with "hill-top town" &c. Since only poets that really know rhythm would recognize this, I should probably include an "about poem"; so if you have any more questions I will be happy to explain further.
Manassian Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 9:57 AM
A WINNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! WOW! Awesome, Ilene! LOVE IT! :)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 12:52 AM
Still laughing Ilene, this is hilarious xx
Johnson Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 12:18 AM
Oh this is a winner for sure. Just too cute. Love, joyce
Konos Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Ilene, GET OUTTA HERE WITH THIS! LOL LOL LOL
Ainsley Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 7:54 PM
I always like a new way of looking at things. I like the story of the Unicorn ; And how Noah's son fell asleep and forgot to load the Unicorn . It ends with "And thats why there are no Unicorns today" Fun read ilene thank you.
Johnson Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 3:27 PM
Second to last line, They knew not though, to what extent. Just stiken' my nose in where, well you know. :) Awsome poem ilene. Best of luck in the contest. I'm sure Robert will love it.
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