Barbara Gorelick Poet Rhyme

What If

What If--
Rabbits and rhinos where the best of friends
And wearing cheese upon your head was the latest trend?

What If--
Giraffes were red and only three feet tall
And you could put them in a stroller and take them to the mall?

What If--
You had 17 brothers and they all slept in one big bed
And you could eat watermelon while standing on your head?

What If--
Your mother said "stop being silly", your getting out of hand
But then she played the tuba while marching in the sand?

What If--
Up was down and down was up, and there was no in-between
And Mrs. Jones next door danced around like a fairy queen?

What If--
I went on and on with this kind of crazy stuff
And the cat began to scream " Thats just about enough!"?


For the "What If " contest...hahaha

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Carolyn Devonshire June 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM I see everyone is enjoying your poem, Barbara! Saw your comment on James Fraser's "Rock, Paper and Scissors." That should be an easy theme for your, fellow LNC. As for this entry, I'll eat live insects if it doesn't win. (And I'm sure you'll hold me to that.) Love, Carolyn

Jancarl Campi June 12, 2011 at 8:56 AM This poem made me smile and i needed a smile today. Thanks for your comment on my "untitled" poem. Good luck in the contest, Jancarl

Sara Kendrick June 12, 2011 at 6:39 AM Ha!Ha!Ha!He!He!Ho!Ho!Ho!:):)Great way to start the day! Enjoyed..Reads like winners' circle to me..Good luck...Sara

Andrea Dietrich June 11, 2011 at 8:05 PM Oh,my,you thought of the ideal way to do this one. I am so jealous I did not have this idea. I took the theme far too seriously and didn't do a dang thing! I love this, and I can see it in childrens' book too!

Bill Lindenmuth June 11, 2011 at 6:20 PM lots of cool humorous imagery , some pretty outrageous pictures ran through my head while reading this. a more then worthy contest entrant in my opinion. Barb, thanks so much for your words describing my poem "cycles" I hope to read more of your words, to see what else goes on in your creative expressive mind

Cory Long June 11, 2011 at 3:57 PM this is great i love it! good luck in the contest cory

Dr.Ram Mehta June 11, 2011 at 1:48 PM Hahah nice humorous expressions quite pleasing with innocent humor, Barbara

Caryl Muzzey June 11, 2011 at 11:27 AM A wonderful write, what if I told you that I like it? A great entry for the contest. Best wishes~ Caryl

Carolyn Devonshire June 11, 2011 at 10:03 AM You had me laughing out loud, dear LNC. I think Mrs. Jones lives on my block, but I won't be wearing cheese on my head to make a fashion statement. You are in a witty mood today, dear. Tried to call you and left a message. I do have the MRI scheduled for Thursday. Hope we can get to the bottom of these problems. No need to wish you luck in the contest. I'd give this a number 1 ~ Love, Carolyn

Mike Dailey June 11, 2011 at 9:58 AM LOve -love - love it. This deserves a win in the contest. Mike