When Ironbark the turtle came to Anthony's lagoon
The hills were hid behind a mist of equinoctal rain,
The ripple of the rivulets was like a cheerful tune
And wild companions waltzed among the grass as tall as grain.
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line 2: spell it 'equinoctial', definition '2: relating to the regions or climate on or near the equator stanza 4: 'crawfish' are not fish, but crustaceans
Ah that age old lesson it is better to share cause when you get greedy you get nothing
Law in naughty circle; comedian maze! I enjoyed this poem
There is a famous Folk Tale in Malayalam. Two kittens who were friends had a dispute on sharing a piece of bread. They approached a monkey to mediate, who cheated them off the entire bread.
True most deserving good poem being the Classic Poem Of The Day 5 Stars full on TOP
A crawfish at the point of death came drifting down the drains. Said he, " I'm scalded to the heart with bathing near the bore." The turtle and the water rat disputed his remains, For crawfish meat all day they'd eat, and then they'd ask for more. Very good poem. tony
Hustle and bustle! ! With the rustle of the trees! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Witty and funny! It is like the Panchtantra stories. Thanks for sharing!
This reminds me of the story of two cats' dispute in sharing a piece of cheese going to monkey who trying to divide equally eats the whole and goes off! This shows united we stand, divided we fall! Thanks for sharing!
line 5: 'no whit', usually used as 'not a whit', 'whit' meaning 'smallest particle' ;) bri I LOVED THE POEM. ;))))
Have you heard of poeti licence? To maintain the perfect meter for which A B Paterso