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Cicada

Thank you for my insect pet.

I’m sure she’s lots of fun.

But you said she’s a sick Kayda--

I want a healthy one.

©Charles Ghigna

13 comments:

Tabatha said...: Good one, Charles!; August 24, 2012 at 4:17 AM
Renee LaTulippe said...: Hehe, very clever! We're full of cicadas here - guess I better start doling out the aspirin!; August 24, 2012 at 5:52 AM
Anonymous said...: Love it! Funny, cute, unexpected twist...everything I love about a children's poem!; August 24, 2012 at 6:44 AM
jama said...: LOVE it ♥. Thanks for the smile today.; August 24, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Charles Ghigna said...: Thanks, Tabatha, Renee, Matt and Jama!

May all your cicadas stay healthy and serenade your summer dreams!; August 24, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Linda B said...: I always want to be the one who 'sees' the other words in a word or phrase. You have a gift, Charles. This is such fun. Thanks!; August 24, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Charles Ghigna said...: Thank you, Linda! I don't know if it's true, but thank you for saying I have a "gift." Tomorrow's my birthday! ;-); August 24, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Mary Lee said...: HAH!

And Happy Birthday!! Long may you rhyme!!; August 25, 2012 at 4:54 AM
Anonymous said...: Lol! Definitely a good one. Love the play with words. :); August 25, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Doraine said...: What a funny poem. There are lots of sick Kaydas at my house!; August 26, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Katya said...: Thanks for the giggle, first thing monday morning!; August 27, 2012 at 6:17 AM
Charles Ghigna said...: Thank you all for joining in this punny fun!; August 27, 2012 at 9:46 PM
catherinemjohnson.com said...: Cute! That would have been great in that one word game yesterday.; September 18, 2012 at 6:18 PM

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