Unpredictably risky
Pantoum for Natasha Collazo‘s unofficial challenge in honor of National Poetry Month
I truly adore baby animals!
They’re undeniably cute and cuddly
Dozily defenceless, fluffy balls
Irresistibly, smoochably snuggly.
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They’re undeniably cute and cuddly
Fleet footed, leaping… full of life
Irresistibly, smoochably snuggly
Or… creating a cacophony of strife.
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Fleet footed, leaping… full of life
Unpredictable and risky
Or… creating a cacophony of strife.
Playful, mischievous… often frisky.
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Unpredictable and risky
Nips and scratches from teeth and claws!
Playful, mischievous… often frisky
Ah… I truly adore baby animals!
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A/N: Thanks for issuing this challenge Natasha. It prompted me to revisit my Pantoum attempt which has been languishing for a year. Denise E. Lindquist’s poems were my first exposure to pantoums.
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Comments (11)
Hi Angie, I finally had a go at a pantoum: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/support-confidence-and-a-whole-lot-of-love%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Thanks for the inspiration. 😊😊😊
This reminded me of my dog when he was a puppy! Perfectly captured well done Angie!
This was like a warm snuggle with a furry friend! Delightful poem, Angie!
Makes me happy :)
Supercute! Loved your word choices! 🌸
This is adorable, Angie! Loved it!
Pets are better than people! I love this form of poetry, which I had not heard of, so I must try one of these pantoums. Thanks for showing me something new, Angie, and sharing a great poem.
Oh yessss, they're soooo adorable! Loved your poem!
Cacophony of strife!! Yep - that sounds like pets! Love this.
Ohhh I love this! I have 2 fur babies myself! Well one has no fur 🤪 This was so purrfect Also, I’ve never been a Pantoum! This is the second one in this challenge! I’m loving it!
An adorable poem for adorable creatures!