poemranker ::It tells the time (a tribute to Roddy) by richa

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It tells the time (a tribute to Roddy)

Member since 2002 · Posted 28 Nov 2003 · 2 comments

On a lillypad by the pond puffing, his throat like pipes proud as a scot the toad waits for night by the howl of the fox. Curious as a man I ask: 'why the peculiar watch'. The toad replies: 'for it tells the time, and i have no wrist.'

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[9] ShaNoN+960317485 28-Nov-03/8:45 AM Reply
toad has a wrist boyo. That he does, but no watch:o)
[10] Bachus 28-Nov-03/3:27 PM Reply
At least the wristless might still sing.