In the barren lands of Northern Texas
Where anomalies of nature are not rare
A creature roams whose existence perplexes
Historians and scholars who may care.
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First seen in the Arizona desert,
Reported in Wyoming long ago,
It's said to have left tracks in Colorado,
And Canada and even Mexico.
~
The Danasaur is known to be reclusive,
Although it once had family and friends.
Its reticence is thought to be a product
Of current norms and recent social trends.
~
In fact, it's been observed to loudly bellow
In subsequent reaction to the pain
Of dealing with the “more evolved” examples
Of a species it believes has gone insane.
~
Advanced in age and somehow still surviving,
Its history depicts a life lived full,
Despite severely limited intelligence
Due, mostly, to the thickness of its skull.
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About the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist and Tech/Internet nerd.
My first published poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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Congrats on your top story.
Oh, and congrats on TS!
Gosh, do you ever wonder how far they roamed, or if they just had a set area? Did they go from state to state (as we now know them) or was it his cousin. I wonder the same thing about single birds and why they have chosen the neighborhood they are in. Nice job.
Awesome writing, keep it up!
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love it i have seen some Dinosaurs in a park first time in my life. Congratulation on your top story Dana.
Congratulations on your top story
What a fascinating and imaginative piece! Your portrayal of the Danasaurus is both intriguing and evocative. Keep writing and sharing your unique stories! And congrats on your top story🎉🎉🎉🎉
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
congratulations This gave me a chuckle. I enjoyed this alot
Back to say Congrats to my favourite Danasaurus on Top Story!! 🎉🦖
Funny! "Thickness of its skull" was particularly amusing. Excellently self-deprecating.
Ha ha! Love it. Who can resist such a dinosaur? Congrats on the TS
Congrats on the TS, you ol' cod.
Ohh man this is a clever dino lol so very good 🌟
Congratulations 🎉
Well...there you go, Congrats on Top Story, siro!
Awesome! Danalicious...
All of this makes so much sense! A great write that made for an enjoyable read Dana ☺️
This is a hoot!!
Love the title and the words are good too
Lol. Look like he's in it to win it! Great entry, Dana! Full of witty humor.
Hahahahahahahahahaha I loved your Sensa Hugh Moore! See what I did there, lol. Loved your poem!
Fun and entertaining!!! Loved this!!!💕❤️❤️
LOL! This is brilliant, sir. Just splendid. Love the fun of it, your own self-deprecating brand of humour and just the flow was superb too!