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Sudden Growth Spurt

Being average size most of my life, I awoke to an incredible new tall height, my legs and arms now a gangly sight, I tried not to cry with all my might, Going from 5'5'' to 21' tall, I was now a giant and no longer small, my entire look changing overnight, I felt like a spectacle causing people fright, My boss felt bad he had to let me go, suggesting I join a circus freak show, instead I applied at the local zoo, knowing the animals wouldn't be so rude, The zoo manager hired me right on the spot, even giving me a place to sleep with an enormous cot, sleeping in the giraffe house was accommodating, although the clothes pin on my nose was at times frustrating, I felt like a very tall Doctor Doolittle, but didn't have any staring, pointing or giggling, the elephants and giraffes, tigers and bears, all loved and respected me as I performed animal care, I got other job offers from tourists at the zoo, such as window washing or basketball player to name a few, but I loved my job which was easy to do, washing and feeding the animals and picking up their poo, my dream of working with animals finally coming true. 2-16-17 Growing Over 20 feet tall theme~

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Date: 2/17/2017 1:03:00 PM
Oh, Cheryl, this poem was so delightful to read. I laughed and cried in my heart, it touched me so. Beautifully written piece. That SGS syndrome is a rare one, eh. Love and hugs, dear.
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 2/17/2017 5:29:00 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed my silly poem Freddie;; hope it made you laugh...thank God this SGS was a rare case, lol! Thanks for kind comment & visit! L & H~Che :)
Date: 2/17/2017 9:42:00 AM
Bahahaha!!! I love your humor! Vna
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 2/17/2017 5:27:00 PM
Thanks so much Mike; glad you got a laugh out of it...it is silly! Thanks for kind comment & visit!~Che :)
Date: 2/17/2017 12:11:00 AM
That would stretch a budget a bit I suppose. Enjoyed your write Cheryl, best wishes...
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Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 2/17/2017 7:38:00 AM
Thank you Charlie; just think of trying to find clothes to wear! Thanks for kind comment and visit~Che :)

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