Why Caterpillars Do Not Wear Shoes

I watched a little caterpillar
walking up a tree
and wondered how 
that worm would look
if he were dressed like me.
I think his mother would complain
if she had shoes to buy,
cause by the time she tied them all
he’d be a butterfly!

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Date: 4/13/2023 9:50:00 PM
How cute.
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Date: 6/29/2020 2:46:00 PM
Hello Susan Jeavons, so nice to met you. I like your poem. It is cute. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/3/2020 2:20:00 PM
Hello Susan Jeavons, You are welcomed my friend. Enjoy your day my friend.Blessings
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Susan Jeavons
Date: 6/29/2020 5:31:00 PM
Thank you Darlene! I am glad you liked the poem! Have a good week! Blessings, Susan Maree
Date: 6/27/2020 3:01:00 PM
Susan, Your title drew me right in, and I had to read your poem. Loved it! - Gail
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Susan Jeavons
Date: 6/29/2020 11:20:00 AM
Thank you Gail. I'm glad you liked it. Blessings to you. Susan Maree
Date: 6/19/2020 4:35:00 PM
Susan this was so cute. Enjoyed.
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Susan Jeavons
Date: 6/20/2020 11:25:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed it Michael. Thank you. Blessings, Susan Maree
Date: 6/16/2020 2:48:00 PM
Cute! Aloha! Rico
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Susan Jeavons
Date: 6/17/2020 12:20:00 PM
Aloha! Thank you! Susan Maree
Date: 6/15/2020 7:56:00 PM
Charmed and giggling! This is adorable. Awesome poem Susan! I needed this :))) A fave! xomo
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Susan Jeavons
Date: 6/16/2020 11:08:00 AM
Thank you so much Pigeon Tart! Glad I could make you giggle. Blessings, Susan Maree
Date: 6/15/2020 3:46:00 PM
This is so adorable. I will share it with my eight year old granddaughter who loves poetry and butterflies Susan. I loved it! blessings xxoo
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Susan Jeavons
Date: 6/16/2020 11:09:00 AM
So glad you loved it. Let me know what your granddaughter thinks! Blessings to you too. Susan Maree
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