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A tall giraffe at our local zoo Got neck ache, (as giraffes often do) With his neck being so long The pain was terribly strong That he couldn’t reach the leaves to chew The giraffe doctor was quickly called At the condition he was appalled He told the staff not to laugh - Just get giraffe in the bath So to the bath the giraffe was hauled Well you can just imagine the sight The poor staff the giraffe tried to bite! They got him in the tub Gave his neck a good rub Then they tucked him in bed for the night They were told they must keep his neck warm … To this order the staff must conform Staff decided to knit A long scarf that would fit It’s now part of giraffe’s uniform! Animal Antics Contest Sponsored by Shadow Hamilton 09~05~16 N B The title will be amended after the contest to - 'You're having a Giraffe' which in rhyming slang means you are having a laugh.

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Date: 9/28/2016 4:25:00 PM
Jan, fun read and great rhymes. I especially enjoyed the last line. Love the pic, too... congrats on #2 placement! ~ John
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Date: 9/30/2016 2:52:00 PM
Thanks so much John:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/23/2016 5:51:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Jan. Great humor. Well deserved.
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Date: 9/30/2016 2:51:00 PM
Thanks Randy:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/20/2016 3:12:00 AM
A big Congratulations on your well deserved win.... Loved the poem and the picture...
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Date: 9/20/2016 5:30:00 PM
Thanks so much Supraja:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/19/2016 5:25:00 PM
Your Animal Antic Poem was awesome, creative and unique..Congratulations on your placement..Sara ..How about crocheting or knitting that scarf..LOL
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Date: 9/20/2016 5:29:00 PM
LOL Sara it would end up with a holey mess if I tried to make one:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 9/18/2016 11:15:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Jan! Janice
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Date: 9/19/2016 3:01:00 AM
Many thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/18/2016 9:19:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on 2nd place win with this beauty Hugs
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Date: 9/19/2016 3:01:00 AM
Many thanks Eve I had fun with this one:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/18/2016 6:24:00 PM
Nice story! Thanks
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Date: 9/19/2016 3:01:00 AM
Many thanks Jack:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/18/2016 4:12:00 PM
you're too good Jan. This is brilliant.
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Date: 9/19/2016 3:00:00 AM
aww many thanks Jean:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/18/2016 4:10:00 PM
Congratulations, Jan. I thought that was a winner when I first read it. Barry.
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Date: 9/19/2016 3:00:00 AM
Many thanks Barry I'm delighted to be on the list:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/18/2016 4:02:00 PM
Cute giraffe Limerick, Jan! I enjoyed your poem and congratulations on your 2nd Place podium win! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 9/19/2016 3:00:00 AM
Many thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/18/2016 3:58:00 PM
Jan, lol! back with my congrats on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 9/19/2016 2:59:00 AM
Many thanks LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/18/2016 3:54:00 PM
This is very cute Jan. Congratulations on your top placement.
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Date: 9/19/2016 2:59:00 AM
Many thanks Janis:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/13/2016 8:01:00 PM
Very humorous piece of poetry it would be awful to try to do so. Very delightful poem except for the zoo staff.
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Date: 9/14/2016 1:31:00 AM
Thanks Deborah - I agree not fun for the staff lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/6/2016 10:20:00 AM
Wow, wow, wow...I bow to the queen of humour, just a brilliant piece sweetie. Another one for your book. A Fav!
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Date: 9/6/2016 10:24:00 AM
Thanks Armand:-) I need to get the early poems edited as I wasn't good at meter when i started - am a bit better now I hope:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/6/2016 10:13:00 AM
Wonderful Jan. I am sure you will do well in the contest with this one. Barry
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Date: 9/6/2016 10:24:00 AM
Thanks Barry:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/6/2016 9:00:00 AM
haha,he looks handsome in that scarf:)
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Date: 9/6/2016 10:25:00 AM
Its unusual but I started the poem based on the picture - i usually write then find a suitable pic:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/6/2016 4:23:00 AM
Poor giraffe:) Really funny, Jan:) Looks like a winner:) Way to go:)
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Date: 9/6/2016 10:25:00 AM
Thanks Jo:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/5/2016 11:58:00 PM
Dear Jan, This is a nice poem, specially for children. Brilliant thought & wonderful lay out. Loved it.........//:) with love
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Date: 9/6/2016 10:28:00 AM
Thanks Manmath yes I think it could appeal to all ages:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/5/2016 6:35:00 PM
This was a tall order, I bet! Loved every stanza, Jan. You're amazing! Best to you. /M
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Date: 9/5/2016 6:36:00 PM
Aww thanks Maurice I had such fun writing this poem I do hope Shadow finds it funny enough:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/5/2016 6:14:00 PM
A 7 for this entertaining piece, JAN! Janice
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Date: 9/5/2016 6:16:00 PM
Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/5/2016 5:08:00 PM
Cute story Jan. It has always been one of my favorites to visit at the zoo.
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Date: 9/5/2016 5:26:00 PM
We have a wildlife park no zoo here - gee I can't remember the last zoo i visited - my son would have been about 5 or 6 lol:-) I love the giraffe's eyes and eyelashes - such a cute face:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 9/5/2016 5:02:00 PM
They should have made him an ascot...he 'd make a fine fashion mascot... maybe something in green...coordination is keen... Smile, it's time for your snapshot Fun stuff as usual Jan. Thanks for the smile:)
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Date: 9/5/2016 5:04:00 PM
Thanks Daniel:-)It was actually quite challenge as I wasn't familiar with several of the words:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 9/5/2016 3:35:00 PM
Tall necks to cure I rather have a neck rub hugs
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Date: 9/5/2016 4:20:00 PM
Me too Eve:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 9/5/2016 10:00:00 AM
Now that's a tall tale Jan!...nicely done...best wishes
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Date: 9/5/2016 3:23:00 PM
ha ha ha love that comment Joseph:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 9/5/2016 8:55:00 AM
Hah, you found the giraffe first? What funny web searches do you do :D Gotta love this one!
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Date: 9/5/2016 9:00:00 AM
LOL Darren When I saw the contest posted last night I began looking for funny animal pictures and found this one - started to write the poem and finished it this afternoon:-) hugs jan xx
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