Nature of the Beasts

The Burmese python snacks on goats

while spiders ingest flies,

lions wolf down antelope;

Aunt Edna scarfed the pies

Black bears feed on scaly fish,

coyotes munch on fox,

monsters dine on little kids,

the Maytag eats your socks

In case you've ever wondered

about creatures' chosen feasts,

it's just inborn behavior ~

it's the nature of the beasts!

Author's Note

Mmmm... ;p

Reviews

[Kristan A. Mohammed]

VERY COOL. IT KINDA SOUNDS LIKE A NURSERY RHYME. I ENJOYED READING THIS.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Kristan - I'm glad you enjoyed this!

[Lyn Anderson]

This is a very lovely little rhyme. Of course, what mom can't appreciate the washer eating the socks!

[Rita L. Sev]

But the monster dining on the kids is fine... ;) Glad you enjoyed, KL!

[Lyn Anderson]

Well, it is the nature of the beasts, no?

[Damien Thibodeaux]

You seem limitless in ideas. I marvel at how you do it. Damn Maytag! I wish they'd eat 'em in pairs! Much enjoyed, my friend. You are the best.

[Rita L. Sev]

Your words humble me, Damien! I am truly grateful! As for ideas... I believe that if you look hard enough, there is a poem (or two) in everything...

[Pryde Foltz]

In case you've ever wondered
about creatures' chosen feasts,
it's just inborn behavior ~
it's the nature of the beasts!

Still … there is not excuse for sock eating. A wonderful and wise ditty:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Agreed! Though my dog gets more socks than the Maytag lately... Thanks, Pryde!

[Anand Sehgal]

A great write that reflects upon primitive instinct . An informative write too :) Loved it Rita :)
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[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Anand! :)

[hansi]

It says the way of the mother nature. And it has little funny too. I think we are the part of that nature. Your poems become strong and I need much time to understand them :) However, a nice poem.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Hansi - I tend to lean on being silly quite a lot!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Life itself his a beast we are endless trying to slay. Well done Rita, very entertaining read.

[Rita L. Sev]

Indeed - Thanks, Dale!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are most welcome Rita :)

[Alfred Kukitz]

This beast here ate the whole poem. I laughed while I swallowed. You are fun Rita!

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks, Alfred! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Your rhymes are just delightful, Rita! The nature of the beast indeed....so the washing machine is in cahoots with the dryer and they are both beasts, right? LOL Witty and wonderful work. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

The world is full of beasts, Lydi... :) Thanks!

[Ed Hart]

thanks for the smile...mmmm, made me hungry...think i'll sip some soup an' beat the eggs

[Rita L. Sev]

Mangia, Ed! Thanks! :)