Jenny was a sweet giraffe
she was really tall and lean
always helping others out
reaching what could not be seen
The birds would wake each morn
to see her peering in the nest
high above the branches
as the fledglings took a rest
See could see around for miles
if there was danger coming near
she would warn the other creatures
if it was something they should fear
Her long neck reached into the sky
as Jenny foraged for her lunch
eating leaves that tastes so yummy
or tasting flowers in a bunch
Now Jenny had a sweetheart
his neck was real long too
one day he was taken far away
he was taken to the local zoo
Now each morning she searches
the horizon for her lost love
she lifts her long neck sadly
through the trees so high above
Author notes
If you don't want me, I don't want you
I chose option #8 Giraffes
Written June 21st, 2005
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i makes me want to visit a zoo. my sister loves giraffes. keep up the good work!! -slick99
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ps i love the picture!!
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i feel like i could relate to this poem really i'm not kidding my name is jenny i always have said that i look like a giraffe i have a long neck long legs and im fairly skinny i also kinda warn people about things that im not too sure about, like if i have a bad feeling, i just hope that my sweetheart giraffe doesnt get sent to a different zoo i dont know if i could stand that i really hope that this isnt predicting the future just kidding anyways nice poem cute simple and great for the children keep it up
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Excellent poem grandma, and nice picture, I love all that you write, you are brilliant, keep up the fantastic work
best wishes as always
Moonstone Virgo
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This is a delightful poem, sandygram. I have a Children's column in our AllWrite emagazine and would love to feature this poem if you'd allow me. Our next issue will be published in early August. I don't know if you're familiar with the magazine, it's just published here on our poetry site. I also hold contests for both children's writing and for adults writing for children... one is going on right now...maybe you'd be interested in checking it out
I also post under the name catz, but it's all kinds of poetry.
This poem is wnnderful... but I wonder if the two will ever meet again.. maybe she could get sent to the same zoo ??
Love this poem and I'm sure the children will as well.
Dee
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WONDERFUL CONTEST
Thanks sis, this was a fun contest to write for. I hope some of the younger poets on here enjoy it. God Bless. Take care, Love,Sandy
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WONDERFUL COMMENT
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. It is greatly appreciated. I am glad it brought back some nice memories. Take care, Sandy
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Terrific!
Very entertaining and so cute. I don't want to stick my "neck" out but....but I think I see another little trophy popping up on your page. Good luck in the contest! Love, Linny -
Reminds me of a book I read as a child about the 5 Chinese brothers. They had extordinary gifts, one of which was the ability to stretch their necks. Hehehe. Thanks for the memory, I am sure the kids will enjoy this cute piece.
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