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Open Poetry #48

For the child in us all

OLIAS
Senior Member

since 2000-06-20

Posts 1090
Pearl city Iowa

0 posted 2013-08-11 10:49 PM

Waverley witchell of bobbing on sea,
sailed 'round the world in a 4 foot dingy,
Incredibly, braving the waves and the storms
he danced a small jig as he rounded Cape Horn,
His companion a comical calico cat
played on a harp, in a paisley pink hat.

They followed the moon
then they danced for the stars,
And feasted on sea beans
they kept in fruit jars.

Waverley wore a patch on one eye,
he waved at the pirates
on ships that passed by,
He brandished a cutlass  of cardboard and glue
while the comical cat played a shanty or two.

Waverley witchell  of bobbing on sea,
returned to his home, craving  jam tarts and tea.
"High seas adventures are okay for some,
but  I'd rather eat tarts and drink tea in the sun".

And the calico cat played a sweet melody,
Then purred very softly  "I have to agree".

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

1 posted 2013-08-12 05:34 AM

Cute and clever poem, Mick. Enjoyed.
Ida

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2013-08-12 06:54 AM

Modern Day Mother Goose and much preferred. I think this should be a children's book.
It brought great colorful images to mind.

Lori

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

3 posted 2013-08-12 05:45 PM

Oh my gosh...this is so happy and playful. Really loved the whimsy. You should write a child's book of poetry.

Kudos to you...

OLIAS
Senior Member

since 2000-06-20

Posts 1090
Pearl city Iowa

4 posted 2013-08-12 08:59 PM

Thank you for your kind comments they are greatly appreciated. Best wishes to you all. MIck

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