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I tried to hide behind this tree
And hoped that he would not see me
A hyena is no one’s friend out here
Especially for a meaty hippo, I fear
He’ll make me his dinner, I can’t have that
Maybe I should be trying to chat
With him, before he gets too close
Though he may find me quite morose
Instead, perhaps, I could explain
That I’m no feast, he should abstain
He needs more meat, for his thin frame
Go on, go find some other game!
But silly me, he couldn’t care less
And so to him, I will acquiesce
But wait! He’s leaving, yes! I’m saved
It wasn’t hippo he really craved!
August Writing Prompt – Hippos and hyenas – Day 23/31
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~M said:
So funny! 😉
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Dorinda Duclos said:
You should have seen me trying to put the picture together LOL
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~M said:
Lol…
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bakingintheburbs said:
Wonderful! I bet I could give you any picture and you could write the most perfect poem for it.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Oh? Do I sense a dare in there? lol Thank you very much! 🙂
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
Phew! That was close!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Good thing for that tree, eh? 😉
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
fc
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
fc = huh?
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Huh, what? Are you speaking in code? 😃
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
Speaking in typos, lol. It’s what happens when you’re typing and nod off.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
You made me laugh! What a great way to start my day! Love you, my friend! 🙂 ❤
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
Wonderful! I love you too! ☺❤
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overthehillontheyellowbrickroad said:
Thank goodness for varieties of cravings.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Sure saved that hippo lol 🙂
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velvetscreams said:
As lovely as always😃
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you! 😊
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Oh'bina said:
That’s a sweet metaphor…
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Hmm, wasn’t aware I had written one lol. Thank you!! 😊
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Oh'bina said:
You’re welcome
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Annette Rochelle Aben said:
Dear me, you are able to take words and turn them into brilliance!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so very much, Annette!! 💖
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