navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #25 » The Vain Platypus
Open Poetry #25
Post A Reply Post New Topic The Vain Platypus Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light

0 posted 2003-03-03 10:30 AM



~*~

I am a peaceful platypus
That's just the way I am,
If someone stepped upon my bill,
The worst I'd say is "damn"!

But if you said I'm ugly,
I'd really take a fit,
Plug your ears, so you won't hear,
Me screamin' "holy thit"!

For I'm a pretty platypus
And tend to be quite vain,
Don't dare to criticize my looks,
It'd drive me near insane!

I choose to live my life in peace,
So please be on your way,
Then I won't get me dander up
And regret what I might say!

~*~


[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-03-2003 08:52 PM).]

© Copyright 2003 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
1 posted 2003-03-03 10:37 AM


Earth Angel
well done and clever, enjoyed.

Mistletoe Angel
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 Tours
Member Empyrean
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon
2 posted 2003-03-03 10:41 AM




(big hugggssssss) Ahhhhh...but I love platypuses! (kiss on cheek) I don't think they're ugly at all, I think they are cute and adorable and I wish they could be respected much more! (smiles) This is so well-said, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Enchantress
Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
3 posted 2003-03-03 10:44 AM


Oh so cute write Linda!
Thanks for the morning smiles on this bitter cold Ontario day!
~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~

~ Trace my body with your words..
And in doing so, you touch my heart. ~

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
4 posted 2003-03-03 10:44 AM


Mr. T. ~

Good morning!--and thank you!

~ Have a glorious day making wonderful memories for your tomorrows!

EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
5 posted 2003-03-03 10:51 AM


Noah ~

Thank you!--and of course you would love platypuses, you love all living creatures, as do I--er, well at least most of them!

Warm hugs from a freezing, snowbound Canadian,

Linda

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
6 posted 2003-03-03 10:55 AM


Nancy ~

Thanx! Glad my little ditty put a on your enchanting face!

Yessiree bob! It certainly is cold here in Ontario! Would you care to join me for some New Age chat over a nice cup of hot mulled cider?

Warm hugs (we both need 'em! brrrrr!)

Linda

Margherita
Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
7 posted 2003-03-03 11:03 AM


Oh my! This made me smile.
A very dynamic morning advise to all who have ears to hear ...
Enjoyed.
Love, Margherita

Midnitesun
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647
Gaia
8 posted 2003-03-03 12:10 PM


"holy thit"!
'nuff said.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
9 posted 2003-03-03 12:12 PM


Margherita ~

I am often surprised myself when I write little ditties like this! I ask myself, where on earth did this one come from?!? lol
Glad you enjoyed my off-beat, and non-sensical humor!

~ May your funny bone be tickled often!

Linda

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
10 posted 2003-03-03 12:14 PM


Midnitesun ~

indeed! Guffaw! Ha Ha!--to u 2 !!!

May your spirits soar each day with the rising sun!

Linda

Cpat Hair
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793

11 posted 2003-03-03 12:16 PM


I am a vain platypus have no doubt 'bout that
It seems that I waddle, and some people call me fat,
but I have not a problem, with their jibes and names
for many of them also seem to be in looks the same
chuckling... enjoyed.. this EA..a chuckle..and some wisdom at the same time...

nicely done... BTW...you Canadians may keep the cold air masses on your side of the border..thank you


Cpat Hair
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793

12 posted 2003-03-03 12:17 PM


I am a vain platypus have no doubt 'bout that
It seems that I waddle, and some people call me fat,
but I have not a problem, with their jibes and names
for many of them also seem to be in looks the same
chuckling... enjoyed.. this EA..a chuckle..and some wisdom at the same time...

nicely done... BTW...you Canadians may keep the cold air masses on your side of the border..thank you


Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
13 posted 2003-03-03 01:00 PM


Good morning, Captain!

Thank you for your humorous reply!

and BTW, you may want us to keep the cold air masses north of the border, but it is soooooo much fun trying to keep warm up here!


~  May the cold winds forever blow north of the border so that we can continue to get our oranges from the south of it!  

EA


jellybeans
Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298

14 posted 2003-03-03 02:23 PM


I had wanted to read this last week, but my smile was broken, and somehow I knew this would be clever...it is, and you made me smile
Joyce Johnson
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912
Washington State
15 posted 2003-03-03 02:24 PM


I like it.  Joyce
garysgirl
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237
Florida, USA
16 posted 2003-03-03 02:29 PM


How clever, sweet Linda....and so cute....I have to admit that I feel like saying "Holy thit" sometimes, too...LOL  

Heart Hugs,
Ethel  

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise
17 posted 2003-03-03 02:42 PM


Very, very cute Linda. I giggled at the thought of your platypus!

Huggles, Marti

Dwelling on the negative simply
contributes to its power.   
Shirley MacLaine

sweetwater
Member
since 2002-12-16
Posts 178
Perth
18 posted 2003-03-03 02:44 PM


I liked this poem, cute and clever and I appreciate the humor..,
but an interesting fact - the platypus is not that passive.. infact they have pointed spur located just above the heel of each hind leg
that secretes venom.. granted it's used primarily for the mating game, but they will use them as defensive weapons, and it causes a nasty and painful wound.. they don't seem quite so cute now huh?  lol

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
19 posted 2003-03-03 03:00 PM


jellybeans ~

on account of your name and then another because of your sweet reply--but how could anyone write anything but sweet replies with a name like "jellybeans"!

I am pleased that  your is back in working order!

~ May you forever have a smile on your sweet face and in your heart!  

EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
20 posted 2003-03-03 03:03 PM


Joyce ~

...and I am pleased that you did!

I just noticed that you are about to ascend! Congratulations in advance!

~ May you forever fly across Pip's blue skies...

Warm hugs,
Linda

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
21 posted 2003-03-03 03:05 PM


Ethel ~

Thank you, Dear One, for the "cc" rating---cute and clever!

~ May joy fill your waking hours--as well as your sleeping ones....

Have a glorious day!

Linda

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
22 posted 2003-03-03 03:10 PM


Marti ~

You're a giggle platypus just like me! But then, we are like two peas in a pod--or is that two nuts in a shell? tehe

~ May laughter be your constant companion!

Warm huggles right back atcha!

Linda

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
23 posted 2003-03-03 03:15 PM


sweetwater ~

Thank you very much for the info! I suppose you have quite a few platypuses Down Under!

P.S. I swear I have never  used my spurs to squirt venom at anyone nor during mating!

~ May all the waters that come your way in life be sweeeeeeeet!

Warm hugs,

Earth Angel

Toerag
Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622
Ala bam a
24 posted 2003-03-03 03:25 PM


Thit?....that's what you say 'AFTER' they've stepped on your bill?....Platypussy is my favoite kind...WELL, with the exception of Earthy Angel type....hell, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it....how ya been sweetheart?..Hope things of settled down a bit in your life and that you're still making money hand over fist....
Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989

25 posted 2003-03-03 03:27 PM


To cute Linda, very enjoyed!
Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
26 posted 2003-03-03 03:38 PM


Toerag ~

This poem was meant to tickle the reader's funny bone--not their palette!!!  

BTW, "Yes" and "Yes" to your last comment!  
and thank you for your sweetheart of a reply!  

~ May your bone of funny be tickled every day!

EA

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-03-2003 04:55 PM).]

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
27 posted 2003-03-03 03:41 PM


Donna ~

Cute reply! Thank you!

~ May your gentleness prevail through the storms of life--and may the storms be few and far between!

Have a great day!

Linda

suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
28 posted 2003-03-03 04:48 PM


You won't hear mention of ugly
From such a one as me
For I am nicknamed "sea cow"
This homely manatee!
I munch a meal of carrots
But they somehow turn to fat
My pal the seal's all sleek and cute
Where's the fairness in that???

ROFL... love your poem, EA!

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
29 posted 2003-03-03 04:53 PM


Suthern ~

...I LOVE your poem as well! I don't think that I have any gaskets left because you've busted them all!--and as for you being a manatee--I knew there was another reason why I liked you so much!

~ Graze and laze!

EA

Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
30 posted 2003-03-03 04:54 PM


Linda...cute poem and enjoying all the replies as well.  
suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
31 posted 2003-03-03 05:00 PM


And if you want repulsive
Look no farther than my snout
My sticky tongue and lack of teeth
Are what it's all about!
Just a friendly anteater
Scarfing bugs for every meal
(Keep away that Balladeer -
He cuts in on my deal!!!)

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
32 posted 2003-03-03 05:00 PM


Martie ~

I enjoy reading all the replies as well! That is my favorite part of posting a poem! The replies really entertain me! They are so warm, funny, informative, heartfelt, and I love the comraderie and sharing of our lives.

~ May you never lose you...

Linda

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
33 posted 2003-03-03 05:07 PM


Suthern ~

You are so good at being bad! You can whip up a ditty faster than I can say, "Holy Sea Cow!"

~ Sending some plankton for your manatee self and some ants for your anteater alter ego self!

Thanx for the !!!

I'd send you some warm hugs but my wings may not be able to reach around your impressive coporeal girth! But never mind, I'll send you lots of angel blessings...

EA

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise
34 posted 2003-03-03 05:21 PM


IT is two nuts in a shell? tehe
~ May laughter be your constant companion!

Thanks hon, we all need as much laughter as we can muster up these days ~~ even your reply has me giggling.

Hope you aren't working too hard. Maybe with the extra $$ you can take a trip to meet a special someone.


Oolala .... huggles, 'M'

Dwelling on the negative simply
contributes to its power.   
Shirley MacLaine

suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
35 posted 2003-03-03 05:23 PM


"You are so good at being bad!"

I keep telling Toe that, but it hasn't done any good! LOL Maybe it's that corporeal girth??? LOL

Thanks for the laughs this afternoon... I thoroughly enjoyed. *S*

[This message has been edited by suthern (03-03-2003 05:23 PM).]

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
36 posted 2003-03-03 05:38 PM


Marti ~

Well, at least my being so busy, I have been staying out of trouble!---BORRRRINNNNGGGG!--but at least I have a clear conscience and I am able to put angel food on the table!

~ May the prevailing winds forever blow your cares away...

Loveya lots!
Linda

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
37 posted 2003-03-03 05:40 PM


Suthern ~

The pleasure has been all mine!

~ Keep on sharing you with us!

Have a great evening! Hope to see you tomorrow!

EA

Phantom Poet
Member
since 2003-03-03
Posts 116
Arizona USA
38 posted 2003-03-03 05:50 PM


nice and cute i enjoyied it much
Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
39 posted 2003-03-03 05:52 PM


Phantom Poet ~

Hi, there! Thank you for replying to my poem! I am pleased that you enjoyed it!

~ May you enjoy sailing this sea of blue!

Earth Angel

Goodknight
Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386
Ohio, USA
40 posted 2003-03-03 07:32 PM


what a fun poem - I enjoyed it lots - thanks Paul
Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
41 posted 2003-03-03 08:22 PM


Paul ~

As the broadway song goes, "Let me entertain you, let make you smile!"

Thank you!

~ May laughter fill your life with joy!

EA

regards2you
Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940
California
42 posted 2003-03-03 08:47 PM



Linda,

Like seeing this silly side of you.

Such fun!  Hugs and love, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
43 posted 2003-03-03 08:54 PM


Pat ~

Yep! I'm a regular silly billy!

~ Happy trails!

Smiles across the miles,

Linda

Bill Charles
Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now
44 posted 2003-03-04 01:35 AM


Earth Angel - you're as sweet as this writing...

BC

passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
45 posted 2003-03-04 03:03 AM


what a joy! thanks for the smile
Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
46 posted 2003-03-04 08:02 AM


BC ~

Thank you, dear troubador!---and you are as sweet as yours!

~ May soft breezes gently blow away all negative energy in your life...

Morning hugs,
EA

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
47 posted 2003-03-04 08:06 AM


passing shadows ~

You have been through a great deal lately and it pleases me that I could help put a smile on your face!--and thank you for my morning smile!

~ Whenever dark clouds roll in, pucker up your lips and blow them away and say, "Begone"! tehe

Have a wonderful day full of sunshine!
EA

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #25 » The Vain Platypus

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary