Animalism

The Armadillo

The armadillo, scaly fellow
Hard above, but tender below
Has a most amazing bellow
Wears a coat of finest yellow
Likes to dine on almond filo
Cleans his teeth with pads of brillo
And sleeps upon an armure pillow
In the arms of an old willow.

 

The Late Lamented Dodo

The lesson to learn from the dodo
Is “To be fat and tasty’s a no-no.”
So listen to what I have said, Fred:
Lose weight and taste foul or you’re deaded.

 

Rhinoceroses

When faced with a rhinoceros
One quickly ascertains who’s boss.
You’ll find a frosty look of scorn
Is no match for his feisty horn
And tons of hefty rhino bulk
Will serve to roust you from your sulk.
Ill temper is best left to winos;
It has no place in routing rhinos.
Ensure you shrink from any fuss
When facing a rhinoceros!

 

Lesson 1

The cat sat on the mat.
I’m not sure what to make of that.
But I suppose it’s fairly fine
For rug-based felines to recline.

Run, Spot, run! See Spot run!
Is Spot a dog? Is he having fun?
That’s what dogs do; it’s not remarkable.
Most dogs find almost anything barkable.

Come home now, Spot! No, don’t do that!
Oh bloody hell, Spot’s found the cat.
Avert your eyes, young Dick and Jane;
That cat is set for a spot of pain.

 

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ahh these are fantastic :) especially the armadillo!

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Added by shauny on a Wednesday in September.


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