Category: Consider…

(Click on a title to see the full entry with graphics.)

Consider the Toad

Let’s consider the toad, Who’s a creature of myth. He looks much like a frog Whom he’s close kinfolks with. He’s accused unjustly As the source of our warts; Being used by witches To make brews of all sorts. He’s no match for a tire, Our brown hoppity-toad, Who oft leaves the outline Of himself […]

Consider the Giraffe

The giraffe walks around all day, His head up in a cloud. He never says a word, Well, at least not one out loud. From way up there on high, He can see all of the sights. You have to pity a giraffe Who’s deathly scared of heights. He has two little knobby horns; Though […]

Consider the Mule

Let’s now consider the mule. He’s a most stubborn fellow, With an irritating voice That is more like a bellow. He very seldom agrees With anything you want done; He seems to be obstinate Just because he thinks it’s fun. A synonym for stubborn, A name that certainly fits; When you most need him to […]

Consider the Praying Mantis

Consider the praying mantis, Seemingly a most loving bug. Before she dines on her victim, She gives it a most loving hug. Then after hugging her victim, Just before she eats off its face, She folds her front appendages, Then bowing her head, she says grace. But the way that she treats her mate, A […]