Upside Down

If the leaf wore a tree
And the ocean ate fish;
If a flower sucked the bee
And beans ate the dish;
If a beggar was chief
And a boy was a girl
A song would be brief
If a bird wore a curl.
If the grass chewed the cow
And night turned to day
I'm wondering how
Work might be play.
Wouldn't it be great
If the sun was the moon
If early was late
And a line lost its tune.
If all of these things
Were natural to do;
Then a song wouldn't sing
And teeth wouldn't chew.
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Maverick Avatar
December 12, 2021 at 1:03 PM
Your write is like one from Edward Leer My dear ' enjoyed and wishing you a very good Christmas '
Lefanue Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 12:40 AM
Very imaginative poem, Elizabeth. As always, I enjoy your talented pen. Glad you enjoyed my Easter poem. Don't worry about spelling my name wrong; I don't get upset about little things like that. Love, Maureen xx
Peranteau Avatar
February 2, 2013 at 5:23 PM
If thine maws caused this heart to jump with jubilation as thine digits 'pon this slip! Awesome write dear poet ! *winkers* much love, james
Goudreau Avatar
January 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Wow Elizabeth, such a pleasurable read. Love your sense of humour in this piece. What a great imagination you have. Happy New Year dear friend! Wishing you the best in everything! Keep up the excellent work. You are a delight! Love, Sue
Squyres Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 7:32 PM
A delightful fun write !! Enjoyed !!
Kovrlija Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 1:56 AM
Wonderful write!
Maverick Avatar
January 6, 2013 at 3:38 PM
Enjoyed this zany write Lizzie; hope you Are well Joe.
Carrillo Avatar
January 5, 2013 at 2:02 PM
Elizabeth; This is awesome. This is a creation of a poem. I reather sing and chew, even though I don't sing too good, but I try. Have a nice day . Lucilla
Lamoureux Avatar
January 3, 2013 at 7:04 AM
This is very clever, I loved it. Masterfully crafted piece.
Ellison Avatar
January 2, 2013 at 4:31 PM
Clever... funny... great imagination! Enjoyed it a great big bunch! Love Jack
Johnson Avatar
January 2, 2013 at 4:25 PM
Humor us with a little tid bit would ya' please? :)
Horne Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 2:33 PM
awesome, as ever, Elizabeth. Happy New Year to you – sorry I’ve been away from Soup for so long (my wife recently left me for someone else). Hope you are well
Devnath  Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 3:13 AM
You are cent percent true. Loved your poem much and much. Thanks for all the comments of the past. Wish you Happy Christmas and Happy New year 2013. Loved Always, bl
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Your imagination knows no bounds! That's what I love about your poetry... the variety of themes all brilliantly portrayed with superb flow and rhyming. BRAVO Elizabeth! Love, Keith
Andresen Avatar
December 22, 2012 at 7:12 AM
- Elizabeth. - Wishing you and your family Marry Christmas! - <3 // Anne-Lise :)
Lwele Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 5:48 AM
great write Elizabeth.
J.T. Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 6:37 PM
how unique. looking at things on the flip side. Kind of reminds me dr seuss - JH
Loving Iii Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Hi my pen has been busy.but where are you? Johnny
Horsman Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Oh this is awesome Elizabeth, different from your usual, but the passion and intensity is there for all to read... enjoyed..
Austin Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM
You just turned my world upside down and all the water rushed into space, me too. Loved this one, Lizzy. Love, Dave
Sathasivam Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 11:58 PM
Thought provoking write. Enjoyed. Tfs
Macmillan Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 8:54 PM
This is so different a style from you, and I enjoyed this witty silliness as much as I enjoy your poignant seriousness. What a funny grin-maker you have here! Hugs to you, dear lady, and hope you are fairing well. I'd love to send you some real mail, the kind that requires a stamp, could you soup mail me your address? Hugs to you! Cyndi
Dietrich Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 7:44 PM
this is a very delightful nonsense poem, Lizzy. Glad I am finally seeing this one. My favorite line was the very first one! this reminds me of a dream poem I once wrote in which I was putting everything upside down as well. I think I called it "this must be another's dream" something like that. WEll, it was great to see this recent post of yours , something NEW. Luv, Andrea
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December 9, 2012 at 7:57 AM
Funny. witty and thought provoking! thanks for making me smile. Hugs
Kapoor Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 6:45 AM
What a hilarious creation you have made full of fun & amusement. Contrary to your serious writing perhaps this is a fantastic comic relief. Great write Elizabeth & joyous one aswell and thank you for your kind comments on my new Poem. Perhaps I have not selected a right story. I have no idea if anything is wrong in my approach? As far as I know I have not changed anything from the given story except creating an atmosphere. If needed please send me a soupmail. Love and best wishes. Ravindra..EW
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