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A zebra, gazelle, and crocodile All went out for brunch For it was far too late for breakfast And far too early for lunch The zebra asked the gazelle What it was she'd get “Simply a salad” she replied with a smile and nod of her head The gazelle returned the question In what the zebra would delight “Some crumpets and tea, I do declare” Said she, quite outright When they asked their friend crocodile What he'd be having for food: “Leaves and greens are all very keen, But I'm really just not in the mood” They both nodded acceptance At the response of the gator As he licked his scaly lips And signaled for their waiter “For the gazelle, a salad; The zebra, crumpets and tea (Make the portions nice and big For today we'll have a feast)” He smiled a toothy grin And took a sip of oolong The last part he had whispered, Hoping his friends hadn't caught on The food came and the ladies ate While the croc, he did just stare And when they were done, he paid for brunch Thinking it only fair After leaving their table Said the croc as sweet as he could “Let's go for a walk along this path, Into the lonely wood” The girls agreed with joy the croc just seemed so sweet Until after a while, the crocodile said “Now it's time for me to eat” |
I like the representations in this piece...the graceful creatures duped by the sly reptile.... Interesting contrast from beginning to end....the whole idea of whether it's time for breakfast or lunch...but to the crocodile, it doesn't matter...He'll eat whenever... Nice write... | Posted on 2011-07-28 00:00:00 | by rubie | [ Reply to This ] | Not really for small kids but older. Good meter and the rhymes / off rhymes work - thanks for the smile. | | Posted on 2011-07-28 00:00:00 | by my shadow | [ Reply to This ] | cute piece...a nursery rhyme in one sense...but also a statement on how the naive can be so fooled...and so taken by the scammer.... | there are many crocs in society...and many unsuspecting zebras and gazelles... in one spot...did you mean "paid"? anyway..a clever write.. welcome to ES jacob | Posted on 2011-07-27 00:00:00 | by jacoberin | [ Reply to This ] | |