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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Daniel Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 1:55 AM
Funny zany write, Richard:) enjoyed your humour:)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 9:29 AM
Thanks again Jo.
Bear Avatar
December 14, 2016 at 11:43 AM
You are weird my son What happened to the other one that I thought I knew? Love Mom
Lamoureux Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 9:30 AM
Still here. I picked up my crazy from you. Love Rick
P  Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 6:31 PM
You're some kind of peculiar, that much is clear! Amusingly unconventional fun read Richard. :) When that croc sneezes, send me the bag.
P  Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 7:27 PM
You're sick, I love it lol Thanks, I needed that tonight.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 6:45 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.
Roper Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 10:06 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win
Lamoureux Avatar
December 10, 2016 at 6:46 PM
Thanks Eve.
Hamilton Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 9:30 AM
You're excused, ha ha this was a funny one especially the crocodile line. Congrats on your win!(still laughing)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 8, 2016 at 9:32 AM
Thanks John. ;0)
Duggan Avatar
December 7, 2016 at 10:52 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
Lamoureux Avatar
December 7, 2016 at 10:57 PM
Thanks Vera, I am indeed well. Hugs Rick.
Manassian Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Oh Dear!!! This had my mind in a tizzy! How did you think of all these....strange happenings! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 11:38 PM
Thanks Eileen, I never know what will come out of my head. Hugs Rick.
Callus Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 8:55 AM
Cute and comical, Richard. That's how many animals become when they end up in a zoo or a circus:) Regards // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 11:39 PM
Thanks Paul.
Teagan Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 10:01 PM
This is super zany, best zany poem ever! I think he'll love this.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 10:50 PM
Thanks Becca, I hope he, likes it.
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 5:06 PM
hmmm, and I see you gunning for brownie points with his name in the title!!! very clever
Teagan Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 10:00 PM
haha :)
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 5:05 PM
ha. loved the crocodile line the best. This is indeed zany and worthy of a WIN!
Kamoonpuri Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 11:18 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.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 13, 2016 at 3:27 PM
Thanks for the visit.
Trifiatis Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 10:34 AM
Delightfully hilarious my friend, Richard and very witty! A seven!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 10:36 AM
Thanks Demetrios.
Roper Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 8:59 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.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 9:06 AM
Thanks Eve, it was a fun one to write.
Turner Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 7:34 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!!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 9:07 AM
Haha, I was close.
Turner Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 11:00 PM
Arnold Ziffle. Lol
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 7:53 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?
Andresen Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 12:03 PM
- A lovely poem, which I read with a smile Richard :) - Questions ... no one can give you answers ... - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM
You as well, hugs Rick.
Allison Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 9:31 AM
sure is zany Richard - I am loving reading these crazy poems:-) hugs jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 11:38 AM
Thanks and hugs back.
Sands Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 8:59 AM
Cute one Richard ! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 9:06 AM
Thanks Heidi.
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