We took a day-trip to the zoo
Saw loads of creatures, loads of pooh
I must admit, I thought of you
And your home-brew
And your home-brew
A Python grabbed me by the throat
My larynx found an extra note
Got bushwhacked by a randy Goat
And lost my coat
And lost my coat
The petting zoo was better though…
Except the 'rutting' Buck and Doe
The Llama's lunge was not too slow
To eat my toe
To eat my toe
My favourite part, the Reptile house
I teased a Lizard with a Mouse,
and giggled as it tore your blouse
I'm such a louse
I'm such a louse
And then that 'friendly' Giant Sloth
I thought you'd gained an ugly growth
A Vicar would have wed you both
And blessed your troth
And blessed your troth
The Lions den was really neat
The broken fence, an extra 'treat'
Thank goodness, they'd just had their meat
I left my seat…
I left my seat.
Then by the Bears, we stopped to sit
And watched them frolic in their pit
Got covered by a Camel's spit
A direct hit
A direct hit
But Elephants are fun to see…
except when they decide to pee
I swear it came up to my knee
Was time to flee
Was time to flee
It seemed to end as it begun
The frantic keeper on the run
As apes relieved him of his gun
All good clean fun
All good clean fun
And so we left with fond 'adieu'
With children screaming in my ear
My car seats smelled of Lemur fur
Again next year ?
Again next year !
Author notes
To my knowledge, the first Monotetra (on AP)to have a humorous subject matter. Inspired again by the amazing galfalfa. Thanks Wil' MlMhMl
Hope you all enjoy
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Would you allow me to post this on Poetry Planet, dear poet Sir? It is tickling my humor so well and I love this form particularly well.
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Brilliantly funny
What a way to write a monetetra (I thought they werue a tropical fish) you took it beyond what the normal accepted levels are and made it hilariius as well, Brilliant take and loved every word. You certainly are maturing in your development and it is wonderful to see.
Bazza
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Pure wit and talent! Brravo!
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Thanks P. Appreciate your kind comments. It was an exercise in every cliche I could think of. Animals doing all the things you dread them doing on a family outing
Thanks again
WD
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What most people dont know is..that adieu, fur and ear all rhyme when you say it in that funn, um unique accent of yours :P You must get some audio software ..come on , go and get it this weekend and prove that they rhyme :P
Inspired? are you sure the right word isnt.. err, pinched? After all you steal all my Canadian expressions...and act like you made them up yourself.
What are you like? You're just like me, that's what
LOVED this! Bravo !Wil'
xox
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Thanks, gorgeous,
and thank goodness I have an appreciation of rudimentary Fench pronounciation 
Thats my excuse anyway
What are you like, eh? Just like me thats what,
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As always you never provide a write anything other than a pleasure to read.Wonderful humour, rhyme, flow and content Excellent my friend
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Thanks L. Always appreciate your comments. Wil' gave me the idea of attempting a humerous Monotetra
It wasn't easy, and I feel you're being overly generous with your praise. But I thank you greatly for it.
Cheers
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I Like
I like the rhyming scheme and the serious-serious-light
construction. Well done.
Good Luck!
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Thanks DP. Monotetras are not everybody's 'cup-of-tea'and I suspect it wasn't yours. But a very big thank you for your kind praise. Good luck with the judging
WD
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Dyin' with delight here...
Would like to high five you for writing this marvelous poem, Sir Poet... You taught me to write this form and I do love a good Monotetra! Getting me all wound up to try to write another! This one is so much FUN to read, as are all your humorous poems. 
lol Melodies
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Thanks M. Glad you enjoyed. A favourite form of mine too. I tried to throw every cliche I could at it. Appreciate your kind comments
Thanks again
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