Tragedy fo M 'lady Vanessa

silly sonnet

 

 

Tragedy

 

 

Hubert the Hippopotamus

 was rather slow and ponderous

So he appeared quite dignified.

Although in fact deep down inside

He held a dream that he one day

 would show the word that he could play.

That his forte was comedy

 and people would pay happily

To see his latest slapstick show

But he was too ponderous and slow.

There was no way he’d ever be

 the clown prince of comedy.

But still he tells his latest jokes

To all the other jungle folks.

 

28-May-08

 

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Reviews

[Dove]

I love light hearted pieces such as this!
And yet it reminds me of a very famous children's writer and a favorite at our house....
Dr. Suess, who did quite well with his "silly sonnets"
Also I think it sends children ( of all ages) a message to do what makes them happy and follow their heart's dreams.
Thank you for sharing this.