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Image: Helen Ward via Magpie Tales


It's always a sight at the trattorie
when wild city critters make a scene

crumbled cake, candelabras
chaos and weasels in starched collars

paper crowns, rumpled nightgowns
won't someone turn that racket down?

reptilian wait staff spin and slither
a tortoise brings breakfast in time for dinner

but there...
in the midst of all the clatter
a honey badger pot scrubber
for whom the noise doesn't matter

he keeps to himself, he doesn't care
doesn't give a whit about the whole affair

he sticks to his task, gets it done
then leaves the city moon for the country sun

Rene ~ April 28, 2013
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  1. Sherry Blue SkyApril 28, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    What an intriguing mix of revelers. Clever, Rene! I love the industrious little pot scrubber. (Likely my totem animal, hee hee)

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  2. Brian MillerApril 28, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    honey badgers got a right mind
    to realize the noisy aint his kind

    refuse to get caught up in alla fuss
    o' paper crowns, dont care bout us

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  3. HelenApril 29, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    I'm going to fantasize he's coming home to me! You've created quite a character in the pot scrubber.

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  4. AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    This is so charming and vivid

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  5. Vandana SharmaApril 29, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Lovely amalgamation of critters!!

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  6. MaryApril 29, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Love visualizing this scene. Made me smile.

    So glad you shared in Poetry Pantry.

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  7. jabblogApril 29, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    I particularly like the last couplet - the country sun is his reward for his labours.

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  8. JinksyApril 29, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    A graphic tale in tune with the picture. :)

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  9. Jacqueline HowettApril 29, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    I enjoyed the tone of your poem. Beautiful artwork!

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  10. Stormcat PoetryApril 29, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Aw, the life of a commuter!

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  11. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Had to laugh at the honey badger doesn't care - reminds me of the video of the honey badger! Have you seen it? very funny video!

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  12. Doctor FTSEApril 29, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    A great party. Someone's always left with the washing-up.

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  13. Silent Otto April 30, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    What a wise little honey badger he is !

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  14. Tess KincaidApril 30, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Sweet badger...

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  15. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMay 1, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Fun!

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  16. Vodka MomMay 1, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    it's always a sight.....

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