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Want a Hippo For Christmas?

Hippopotamus
Only one of these will do!
Want one for Christmas?



Inspired by the song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

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Doris Culverhouse

December 30, 2009 at 5:34 AM

thanks for your comments.

Richard Pickett

December 23, 2009 at 7:37 AM

I don't have the room...and a small bathtub as well...lolol... I loved it. Nice visual for me... Marty I like reading light reads in the morning....Thanks....Taz

Carolyn Devonshire

December 15, 2009 at 8:09 AM

LOL, keep the hippo, Marty! This is quite a funny poem. But I have no room for a hippo, so I'm just hoping we can all find some joy and peace during the holiday season. Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing your work with us. Love and holiday blessings, Carolyn

Doris Culverhouse

December 11, 2009 at 7:08 PM

I love that song! enjoyed,

Anna-Marie Docherty

December 11, 2009 at 7:36 AM

Don't know of this song, will have to look it out now though! Smiles, I enjoyed this piece though! Thanks for your welcome comments on my entry to Brian's contest! Merry Christmas 2009 and a Happy New Year 2010 to both you and yours! xx Anna-Marie.

Juliane Thomas

December 10, 2009 at 4:54 AM

I love that song! LOL Great senryu ~Juliane

Mary Meade Stephenson

December 9, 2009 at 6:04 PM

Very cute and original...thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read and comment on my works~Mary

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

December 9, 2009 at 11:37 AM

Not unless it does housework, including windows.. and cook.. of course.. this was so fun to read.. new take on a Christmas present.. enjoyed... luv.."Sweetheart"