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The Okapi

I love to see to see bunnies, so hoppy,
with small twitching noses and floppy,
cute ears or a llama,
the cause of such drama.*
I'm charmed by the unique okapi!

Stumped viewers are always inquiring,
“What IS that?” They stare, so admiring
this zebra-giraffe,** for
it is neither one nor
the other—and so awe-inspiring.

*a reference to the popular children’s story “Drama Llama”
 (about a llama that gossips and stirs up trouble among the
  other animals) and the topic of entertaining videos

**another name for the okapi, native to the Congo

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Daniel Turner May 7, 2018 at 2:46 PM A fun and educational limerick, Janice. That animal is pretty and ugly all rolled up into one but one look in the mirror and i think,"Who am I to criticize"lol Janice Canerdy May 7, 2018 at 4:58 PM It IS pretty and ugly . . . ! Also, the stripes look like the leggings I see some women wearing! All it needs is a long tunic top. Thanks for the nice comment, Daniel! Janice

Vijay Pandit May 7, 2018 at 12:19 PM Learned something new today..didn't know about this animal. Your poem educates and entertains..original and unique. Best for a win, Janice. Janice Canerdy May 7, 2018 at 12:58 PM Thank you so much, Vijay! My grandson used to have some little animal figures; one was of this odd-looking zebra/giraffe-like creature which I found amazing! Janice

Jan Allison May 7, 2018 at 12:15 PM fabulous funny and informative limericks Janice - what a fascinating animal it is:-) hugs jan xx Janice Canerdy May 7, 2018 at 12:59 PM Thank you so much, Jan! Yes, the okapi is truly amazing. Janice