Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Three Muses - Animal

Behold the hippopotamus!
We laugh at how he looks to us,
And yet in moments dank and grim,
I wonder how we look to him.

Peace, peace, thou hippopotamus!
We really look all right to us,
As you no doubt delight the eye
Of other hippopotami.
      By Ogden Nash

15 comments:

  1. Love this guy!!! I remeber that poem!!

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  2. Oh I think I'm in love...great job with this one Bev.

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  3. The look on his face is priceless! This is fabulous, Bev, and how clever is the Ogden Nash poem. A standing ovation from me.

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  4. A great poem and I love his whimsical expression -pure joy Bev!

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  5. How gracious he is with his ivy crown!

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  6. I love this hippo, that expression says it all.

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  7. A lovely poem, Bev, and I so love his crown.

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  8. magnificient slanting. ;-)

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  9. beautiful art and marvelous poem! xo

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  10. Well, I'm with Marie, he has a priceless look!
    Very whimsy and cool artwork dear Bev!
    I love the poem too. Thank you so much for the trip! :)

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  11. It looks quite sleepy and dreamy... fun piece.

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  12. Very nice response to the prompt, luv the Nash poem too

    much love...

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  13. I really likes your blog! You have shared the whole concept really well and very beautifully soulful read!Thanks for sharing.
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  14. What a charming guy he is. I just want to kiss his nose :)
    Thanks for another fun challenge

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