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Redonculus Demands

REDONCULOUS DEMANDS "Don't be Shellfish," said the Crab, "Nor pay me Sand in Dollars! ArgoNaut and don't debate, to get your way, or holler." When I call, then you must come, just in case it's Urchin. Conch you buy me Sandcastles, and pay it to the Merchant? "You better Kelp me," said the Oyster, "I'm trying to Shoot this Curl! If it knocks me off my Wave, you know I'll heave my Pearl." When I'm Starfish for some food, then feed me jumbo Shrimp. And please do not get Undertow, it causes me to limp. Don't you Seal me in a cave, nor Tide my Pools in knots. Keep me Sound, my Salty Sailor, and float me in your Yacht. Driftwood you play a tune forlorn, and harmonize in Coral? Play the Sandpiper, and French Foghorn, from sundown to the morrow. By Edlynn Nau © May 6, 2016

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/6/2016 11:22:00 PM

I love this fun and entertaining poem. It is so creative and refreshing - YES, I could tell what the words stood for and I enjoyed telling. Great job, Edlynn ... CayCay

Edlynn Nau
Date: 5/7/2016 12:13:00 AM

Hello CayCay! I've missed you lady and I'm still in and out but back in again (like a jump rope)! I got to visit a few of your poems and have notes that I wrote as I read through. I did record a few responses & will be back with others. YOU HAVE BEEN BUSY! Love it! THANK YOU SO MUCH for your visit. What a fun surprise. I'm delighted you got a kick out of my silliness! Getting the sea salt out of my eyes!