Opossum

The Virginia Opossum has
A funny little piggy nose.

She keeps her babies in a pouch,
And climbs with her opposing toes!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Freeman Avatar
August 9, 2009 at 9:36 AM
A very cute poem, I think this must be the month, of the Opossum, I've read about them all over the soup, plus written a few comments myself about them.Lol. God bless, Moses
Culverhouse Avatar
August 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM
cute, we have a "pet opossum" that eats our cats food on the back porch. He is not scared of us either.
Knop Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Hi Frances, Great, I only know the Australian opossums, but they are really cute animals. They like apples and are not really shy. Suppose Virginia Opossums are similar. Nice words! Cheers, Gert And thanks for your comment!
Brown Avatar
August 6, 2009 at 3:55 AM
Oh my let me tell you something . Don't ever check out a noisy trash can. My hubby did and I tell you that possum got mighty mean fast. Love your poem Frances. Love, Carol
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August 6, 2009 at 2:50 AM
Frances, Florida Opossum will gnaw a hole up through the floor and help herself to the pantry. Baring teeth to those she meets who do not her actions fancy. True story! I think I feel a poem comming on... I enjoyed reading about the positive side of those cute critters that are supposed to play dead when they are scared... They sometimes do NOT! Smiling... Have a poetic day! Lovingly, Dane
Kendrick Avatar
August 5, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Georgia Opossums do to. They get killed in the road very often. Nicely done. Sara
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August 5, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Got a chuckle out of this one. Thanks for the day brightener. Karen
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