An ode to a “The Rogue Gator”
~~~~~~*~~~~~~
From his watery domain
He slumbered away
crossing dangerous paths
In slow motion
Like a silent movie
on a silver screen.
Settling upon
my ground level porch
When discovered
He resembled a benign
Sleeping dragon
Not to be reckoned with.
Authorities were called
For his removal
For this creature
Is extremely dangerous
He was safely secured
By trappers
allowed To travel
from a water place
To another as long
As residents
Are not compromised.
A King within
His own watery realm
Yesterday
A harmless rogue today
Properly euthanatized
Tomorrow.
Maybe on a southern
Restaurant he’ll become
The exotic special
Catch of the day’s
Favorite Gator dish
And or
An expensive Handbag
Hanging on display
At a local classy boutique
So be it.
WARNING TO ALL GATORS...!!!
WHEN A GATOR BECOMES A ROGUE/
WHERE YOU END UP YOU'LL NEVER KNOW/
COULD BE A BAG ON SOMEBODY'S HIP/
OR ON A PAIR OF FEET, SNUG, FROM HEEL TO TIP/
EVEN ON A PLATE, SMOTHERED IN A SUCCULENT SIP/
SO BEWARE AND TAKE CARE/
NOT TO CAUSE ANXIETY AND FEAR/
CAUSE WHERE YOU END UP YOU'LL NEVER KNOW/
WHEN A GATOR BECOMES A ROGUE/
WARNING TO ALL GATORS...!!!
HAD TO DO IT WILLIAM, YOU SET OUT A TERRIFIC THEME AND STORY LINE. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
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WHEN A GATOR BECOMES A ROGUE/
WHERE YOU END UP YOU'LL NEVER KNOW/
COULD BE A BAG ON SOMEBODY'S HIP/
OR ON A PAIR OF FEET, SNUG, FROM HEEL TO TIP/
EVEN ON A PLATE, SMOTHERED IN A SUCCULENT SIP/
SO BEWARE AND TAKE CARE/
NOT TO CAUSE ANXIETY AND FEAR/
CAUSE WHERE YOU END UP YOU'LL NEVER KNOW/
WHEN A GATOR BECOMES A ROGUE/
WARNING TO ALL GATORS...!!!
HAD TO DO IT WILLIAM, YOU SET OUT A TERRIFIC THEME AND STORY LINE. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Ron
To be returned to a familiar place or a dinner engagement.
Walt
Love ya!
Jane