The Possum Poem

My advice to thee
Whenever under a tree 
Is always be careful 
And don’t cop a hair-full 
Because they do stinky wee.

They’ll keep you up all night
As they clamber, screech and fight
But come break of day
They’ll all stop their play
And go to sleep when it gets light.
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