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
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15 comments:

  1. peggy gattoMarch 6, 2018 at 1:56 PM

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

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  2. DeannMarch 6, 2018 at 3:21 PM

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

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  3. OzstuffMarch 6, 2018 at 3:25 PM

    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. Lori SaulMarch 6, 2018 at 3:42 PM

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

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  5. ChristineMarch 6, 2018 at 5:17 PM

    How gracious he is with his ivy crown!

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  6. MeggymayMarch 7, 2018 at 1:40 AM

    I love this hippo, that expression says it all.

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  7. TaluulaMarch 7, 2018 at 5:40 AM

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

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  8. AnonymousMarch 7, 2018 at 6:41 AM

    magnificient slanting. ;-)

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  9. KimbopoloMarch 7, 2018 at 7:39 AM

    Fabulous and funny!

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  10. MicheleMarch 7, 2018 at 9:31 AM

    beautiful art and marvelous poem! xo

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  11. SimMarch 7, 2018 at 9:50 AM

    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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  12. sirkkisMarch 7, 2018 at 10:14 AM

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

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  13. Gillena CoxMarch 9, 2018 at 3:39 AM

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

    much love...

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  14. sanpiseth40March 9, 2018 at 9:52 PM

    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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  15. pchickkiMarch 10, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    What a charming guy he is. I just want to kiss his nose :)
    Thanks for another fun challenge

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