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Tell Me Frankly

Tell me Franky
can you explain to me zany
Do you mean purple porcupines
please speak to me plainly
My thoughts are quite slippery
perhaps because it's rainy
My brain feels in pain
ideas making me crazy

Can you make sense out of silly
like mellow mooses eating cheezies
Why does that striped buffalo 
like yellow snow freezies
Does a crocodile loose his mind
or turn into a bag when he sneezes
Can any old salty dog
do exactly as he pleases

I'll ponder specifics 
Maybe things will become clear
If a kangaroo jumps through hoops
does that make him quite *****
Are birds of a pink feather 
more difficult to hear
Do green bears think more clearly
If you offer them root beer

In the end there's no answers
You've left me confused 
I've thought through my silly
all the zany I've used
Maybe you'll like it
The animals I've infused
Will mother nature accuse me
Or will she say I'm excused.

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/20/2016 1:55:00 AM

Funny zany write, Richard:) enjoyed your humour:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/20/2016 9:29:00 AM

Thanks again Jo.

Mama Bear

Date: 12/14/2016 11:43:00 AM

You are weird my son What happened to the other one that I thought I knew? Love Mom

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/20/2016 9:30:00 AM

Still here. I picked up my crazy from you. Love Rick

Paloma P

Date: 12/10/2016 6:31:00 PM

You're some kind of peculiar, that much is clear! Amusingly unconventional fun read Richard. :) When that croc sneezes, send me the bag.

Paloma P
Date: 12/10/2016 7:27:00 PM

You're sick, I love it lol Thanks, I needed that tonight.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/10/2016 6:45:00 PM

Thanks Paloma, I'll give you a call when he sneezes. If he farts he turns into a pair of high heel pumps. If he farts and sneezes simultaneously you get the matching ensemble.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/8/2016 10:06:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/10/2016 6:46:00 PM

Thanks Eve.

John Hamilton

Date: 12/8/2016 9:30:00 AM

You're excused, ha ha this was a funny one especially the crocodile line. Congrats on your win!(still laughing)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/8/2016 9:32:00 AM

Thanks John. ;0)

Vera Duggan

Date: 12/7/2016 10:52:00 PM

Nice poem Richard, but it would be queer if a Kangaroo jumped through a hoop, but it probably has been done, a great animal poem, hope you are well. Take care......Vera

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/7/2016 10:57:00 PM

Thanks Vera, I am indeed well. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 12/5/2016 9:52:00 AM

Oh Dear!!! This had my mind in a tizzy! How did you think of all these....strange happenings! :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/5/2016 11:38:00 PM

Thanks Eileen, I never know what will come out of my head. Hugs Rick.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/5/2016 8:55:00 AM

Cute and comical, Richard. That's how many animals become when they end up in a zoo or a circus:) Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/5/2016 11:39:00 PM

Thanks Paul.

Becca Teagan

Date: 12/4/2016 10:01:00 PM

This is super zany, best zany poem ever! I think he'll love this.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/4/2016 10:50:00 PM

Thanks Becca, I hope he, likes it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/4/2016 5:06:00 PM

hmmm, and I see you gunning for brownie points with his name in the title!!! very clever

Becca Teagan
Date: 12/4/2016 10:00:00 PM

haha :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/4/2016 5:05:00 PM

ha. loved the crocodile line the best. This is indeed zany and worthy of a WIN!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 12/4/2016 11:18:00 AM

Zany eh, like the word and never heard of it until now. This is a funtastic poem , with imagination ink. I have unposted whacky poems too, one day I will post them too as well. He rhyming was jaunty awesome also. Nice to read from u again.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/13/2016 3:27:00 PM

Thanks for the visit.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/4/2016 10:34:00 AM

Delightfully hilarious my friend, Richard and very witty! A seven!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/4/2016 10:36:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2016 8:59:00 AM

haha... I'm the first stanza pretty zany...:) This reminded me of Dr.Seuss perfect for one of his children's books... Love it Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/4/2016 9:06:00 AM

Thanks Eve, it was a fun one to write.

Daniel Turner

Date: 12/3/2016 7:34:00 PM

Most definitely zany, Richard. All I could think of was Mr Haney on the old Green Acres show, Mr Haney was zany:) Love this fun poem!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/4/2016 9:07:00 AM

Haha, I was close.

Daniel Turner
Date: 12/3/2016 11:00:00 PM

Arnold Ziffle. Lol

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/3/2016 7:53:00 PM

That brings back memories! I haven't thought about that show in years. My parents used to watch it when I was a kid. I used to like the pig, wasn't its name Arnold Zepel?