John Williams Poet Rhyme

The Alligator

One day I saw an alligator,
He said, "May I take a bite?
Your fingers look real juicy
And your legs will fill my appetite."

I said, "No way Al baby,
My fingers are so handy,
My legs I need for walking
In your swamp where it's so sandy."

I said, "What about you alligator,
Can you do without your skin?
You see I want an alligator bag
To put my school things in."

He said, "You must be joking
My skin's a very vital part,
It keeps the mossies and the snakes
From acting far too smart."

After that we were good friends,
Sometimes around the swamp I ride,
Although my seat is very knobbly
Al makes a great swamp guide.


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Cona Adams April 14, 2015 at 9:14 AM I came back to read this one again, John. I forgot to rate it the first time. The second read was even more fun. It's a solid seven. John Williams April 14, 2015 at 9:40 AM Thank you so much Cona---it was very popular with children when I taught them. But hopefully adults get something out of each poem I write too......kind regards----John

Lindsay Laurie January 12, 2015 at 1:03 AM Be very careful John... Alligators have a tendency to be very patient with their next meal. Catch you John. Lindsay John Williams January 12, 2015 at 1:50 AM Yes, i know what you mean Lindsay, i wrote this poem standing away from my desk a little. Very clever ending to your comment,......."catch you John," . You're very witty & i thank you for your comment Lindsay. Kind regards----John

Cona Adams December 11, 2014 at 9:42 AM Your fanciful poem was a joy to read. Welcome to Poetry Soup, John. You will find friends here. John Williams April 14, 2015 at 1:32 AM Thank you Cona, Somehow I missed your comment. I have been having a whale of a time. I only wrote my first limerick 7 weeks ago, and now they are rolling out of me. Poetry Soup, and the people and their comments certainly motivates one to write. Thanks again Cona.....kind regards----John