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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

Date: 12/30/2009 5:34:00 AM

thanks for your comments.

Richard Pickett

Date: 12/23/2009 7:37:00 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

Date: 12/15/2009 8:09:00 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

Date: 12/11/2009 7:08:00 PM

I love that song! enjoyed,

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 12/11/2009 7:36:00 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

Date: 12/10/2009 4:54:00 AM

I love that song! LOL Great senryu ~Juliane

Mary Meade Stephenson

Date: 12/9/2009 6:04:00 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

Date: 12/9/2009 11:37:00 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"