Who's the Zoooze Chatterbox

You might find it very strange, in fact some think it's quite absurd
For when I stroll around the zoo, I like to exchange a word or two
I can't deny, I wouldn't lie, I like to shoot the breeze with that Lion guy!
And when I leave, with twinkled eyes, he cheerily says, "Adieu, Good Bye!"

I pass on by and say "G'day", to Hippity Hoppity Kangaroo
I greet Giraffe, we share a laugh, and then "How are you??" to the Gnu!
I chat while the Chimps do acrobats, and say "E...llo" to Mr. Elephant...
Poor Tiger's throat is very sore.......well that's a bore!
I offer honey for his grrrrrrrr......he takes a spoonful....and then he roars!!

The Penguins standing on the ice...I gave them boots, and sage advice
(They are rather bashful....but very nice!)
I sing a ditty while Dolphins swim, and "What's up?"...to Wally Whale
To the Zebra, dressed in black and white,...."Good evening, chums...and Nighty Nite!"

It seems bizarre ....to talk to those, who live their lives, behind the bars...
I chat a lot, perhaps it's looney...but it's really only, because they get lonely...
So, if you like to talk a lot....give strolling through the zoo a shot!!
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Sepulvado Anderson Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Good luck in the contest. This poem is certain to do well. Have a great day! Scarlett
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 10:49 PM
carrie, I can see by now, I don't have a chance in hades in the zoo contest, Not with ones like yours here and others I have seen haha. see ya later. luv, andrea
Keogh Jr. Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 1:18 PM
This is fun! I like this and you should file this as a keeper. I know that you must have read Ogden Nash and Richard Armour. Light and deft. I ALWAYS enjoy your work. Regards, Gerard.
Mehta Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 6:20 AM
very creative and humorous write for the contest, Carrie. Good luck
Culverhouse Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 6:12 AM
funny write!! enjoyed today!
Haick Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 4:28 PM
Just love this Carrie..A delight to read..Goes to my favs... Love, Audrey
Wilson Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Wow! I really like this..good luck in the contest.. Take care~Deb
Devonshire Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Funny poem, Carrie, but I talk to animals sometimes too. Always talked to my cats like they were children and talk to horses before we go riding to establish a relationship. Got a great laugh reading your entry for the zoo contest! Best wishes for success. Love, Carolyn
Roberts Avatar
September 16, 2010 at 11:40 AM
that was so cute, good luck in the contest
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