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Wednesday 2 July 2008

TOP Prompt - 'First Giraffe'

ZARAFA
was the first Giraffe
in France.
Some
say
she
was
as
tall
as
a
small
tree.
And that she walked from
Marseilles to Paris.
Zarafa
grew
to
almost
two
floors
high.
And still lives -
preserved by taxidermy.

23 comments:

  1. This poem is just charming. I'm seeing spots from this lovely Zafara mania! I saw on your profile that you are in Mancheter. I'm on vacation right now in Manchester, New England in the States!

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  2. Thanks Marie, I really enjoyed your vintage postcard site http://cpaphil-vintagepostcards.blogspot.com/2008/05/french-giraffe-mania-in-1827-la-vintage.html Have a great vacation!

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  3. The last line brought me up short with a snort and a giggle. A nifty post, for sure!

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  4. Hi tumblewords, I love that word 'nifty'!

    Hi SB, Yay!

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  5. Loved this - especially the end. And it even looked a little like a giraffe!

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  6. I think you've chosen just the right details to include here. And I agree - the last line is a hoot.

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  7. Hi Anthony, thanks and you noticed the design, the front legs are longer that the back!

    Crafty Green, Thanks!

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  8. Hi Twitches, I've just been over at your blog and I really like the way you write!

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  9. Visually captivating. I like work the uses multiple tools to convey the message. Historically pertinent with the Zarafa detail. Well done.

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  10. Thanks HL, I think I got hooked on Zarafa from the moment I found out about her.

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  11. I love it! It's just right.

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  12. Thanks Sister AE,
    Here's a research question for you - Did you know that Zarafa is in the La Rochelle museum?

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  13. Beautiful poem in style, format and, of course, in content.

    I just found T.O.P. was inspired to write a senyru about this beautiful african animal.

    My poem is posted at my place:
    http://bevies-place.livejournal.com/31683.html

    Bev

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  14. Thanks Bev, I enjoyed reading your cool poem too.

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  15. Ooh this poem is awesome in words and form.

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  16. Thanks Noah, I really appreciate your comments..

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  17. I want you to know that as sweet and as cool as the form is, this poem made me LAUGH. Right out loud.. gave me a giggle. That, sir, is TALENT. :D

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  18. Now that really is a compliment, thank you so much Texasblu.

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  19. This is a great poem, and I love the way it looks.

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  20. Thanks Mad!

    Hi Jenn, Thank you so much and thanks for visiting.

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