Your Friendly, Hungry, Neighborhood Pterodactyl

A flaming Pterodactyl, is quite a sight to see
A flaming Pterodactyl, is quite alright with me
A flaming Pterodactyl, is helpful in a crunch
He hates to do
My homework too
And heats it over lunch

A homing Pterokeet, is weary on the wing
A homing Pterokeet, is not inclined to sing
A homing Pterokeet, is quick to fix a flap
She has to fly
A stormy sky
Without a safety nap

A lovesick Stegosaurus, is reading poetry
A lovesick Stegosaurus, is lonely as can be
A lovesick Stegosaurus, is yearning to be bright
He never knows
That when he glows
He lights my room at night

A tepid Raptorexus, is grazing on my grass
A tepid Raptorexus, is sure to let me pass
A tepid Raptorexus, is not so fond of fights
He'd rather chance
A disco dance
Or prance around in tights

A cuddly Crocokitty, is chewing on my limb
A cuddly Crocokitty, is mewing for a swim
A cuddly Crocokitty, is giving me the slip
She'll never slight
An appetite
For Crocokitty nip

A silly Humanoid, is what I really am
A silly Humanoid, is like a candy ham
A silly Humanoid, is silly thru and thru
The kind of me
Who longs to be
A silly 'noid with you.

February 1, 2021
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Allison Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 3:44 PM
love the language and repeated phrases, what a fun poem, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Norton Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 11:03 PM
Thank you. I had fun writing it. Have a good day. Bryan
Fowler Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 5:48 AM
Such a fanciful write - I really enjoyed it! Congratulations on the win Bryan! Linda
Norton Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 10:59 PM
Thank you Linda. For another fanciful write, you might like, "I Write Upon My Fanny." Take care, Bryan
Kauffman Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM
Well done Bryan. Like John I like the meter echoing wings and the repetition of the form and extension of images in the verses. Kids would love this! Congrats and kudos!
Norton Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 11:06 PM
Thank you, Sam, for such kind and thoughtful words. Take care, Bryan
Lawless Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 9:10 AM
Well done, the repetition, the drumbeat of the flaming wings course through this poem. I find a bit of wordplay in the silly "noid" vs nerd...thanks for participating in the contest
Norton Avatar
February 27, 2021 at 11:01 PM
Thank you for judging it, and for liking my "nerdplay." Your friend, Bryan
Woodrow Avatar
February 1, 2021 at 9:25 AM
a fun read - refreshingly different too :)
Norton Avatar
February 1, 2021 at 10:20 AM
Thank you, Susan. You might also enjoy my poems "Bumblebee Honey" and "Dogs Eat Cats." Thanks again!
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