Said Mr. Cockroach to Mr. Beedle
My body threads the 'Insect Needle'
I'm agile, swift, and how I jump
Mr. Beedle, you're far too plump
Replied Mr. Beedle to Mr. Cocroach
My attributes one cannot coach
I'm sturdy, steady -- albeit slow
My shell protects me from my foes
The debate continues
Hot embers fanned; for
These two rivals' return
To 'in(ter)sectionality lands'
Run friends as fast as you can
From this dreadful land
Be wary of a terrible sight
Of things that go "Blasty Blang Beedle Bum Bang" in the night!
Nery a more terrible sound
That can be heard for miles around
A sound that doesn't sound right
Of things that go "Rackle Crackle Click Clap Clam" in the night!
You know you heard it when
You jump right out of you skin
And deliver you a terrible fright
Of things that go "Sprong Sprang Spiff Spoof Splat" in the night!
So be warned of what you might hear here
Of sounds that may give your ears tears
So when you travel here tonight
Be wary of the sounds of the night
Inky Dinky Parlay Voo Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Caren Krutsinger
3/4/20
Run friends as fast as you can
From this dreadful land
Be wary of a terrible sight
Of things that go "Blasty Blang Beedle Bum Bang" in the night!
Nery a more terrible sound
That can be heard for miles around
A sound that doesn't sound right
Of things that go "Rackle Crackle Click Clap Clam" in the night!
You know you heard it when
You jump right out of you skin
And deliver you a terrible fright
Of things that go "Sprong Sprang Spiff Spoof Splat" in the night!
So be warned of what you might hear here
Of sounds that may give your ears tears
So when you travel here tonight
Be wary of the sounds of the night
Warning Poetry Contest
Sponsored by" Richard Lamoureux
2/24/20
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