My Life In Poetry

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Category: Animals

  • One Couple’s Castle

    In a Germanic castle, in a far away land,Horns were heard trumpeting, so rich and so grand. The King was running back and forth on the court,Happy to be playing such a fine regal sport. The Queen was sitting by her two windowsills,painting the landscape beyond the Green hills. Around the moat, the castle cat…

  • The Night Croaker

    A frog was croaking off in the distance,As I was trying to sleep, it went on with persistence.Whether warding off foes or calling his mate,He grew quite annoying because it was so late. Normally such natural, nocturnal soundsCan be somewhat lulling when it comes from your grounds.But not when you’re just about to doze offAfter…

  • Through A Copse of Green

    While hiking up on Grandfather MountainLooking through a copse of green,I spied a mama doe with her babiesWhich could barely just be seen. Sweet spotted, week old faunaSniffing the cool, fresh mountain air,While their mama stays ever alertTending them with motherly care. What a sight to have come across,Such a gentle touching scene,Up on Grandfather…

  • What Do Animals Do For Fun?

    What do animals do for fun?They don’t pretend or play ball in the sun.They don’t do puzzles or play video games.They don’t knock down toy, ten pin frames.They don’t have the Internet or books to read.They don’t ride bikes or race toy cars for speed. What do animals do for fun I ask ya?They silently…