To See the Sea

I went for a walk and paused by a tree,
such a surprise, “Good afternoon,” said he.
I looked about in great wonder to see,
a giraffe looking down, at me, was he.

My first thought was to run, to flee,
but his smile was so warm and carefree.
Tall in spotted coat he gazed down lordly,
I asked, “Sir, what brings you here to be?”

“I'm traveling about to see the sea,
to float freely in a beach side spree.
Then stand in water deeper than me,
alas, the deepest found only covers my knee.”

I told him I knew the path with great glee,
“Then join in my travels,” his lordly decree.
So off to the the sea happily went we,
one tall giraffe and one tiny sand flea.

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6/29/17

Form: Light Poetry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Daniel Avatar
July 4, 2017 at 9:44 AM
A really enjoyable fun write, Robert, with great personification:)
Turner Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 5:54 PM
A wonderful child's poem, Robert. Really had me grinning:)
Stoner Jr Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Thanks for the read Daniel and supportive critique
Shaw Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 5:12 PM
A wonderful light hearted story, nice and easy to read, just the sort I like, regards, Kevin
Stoner Jr Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 5:22 PM
Thanks Kevin for the read, glad you enjoyed it.
Stoner Jr Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 4:45 PM
Thank you Heidi glad you enjoyed this fun tale
Sands Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 3:37 PM
What a fun write Robert! I enjoyed it. Well done :)
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