Wylie’s Crazy Zoo

One of a series of children's poems (potentially picture books) about a boy called Wylie and his imagination

This morning when I woke up, there was Wylie by my bed

Giggling hysterically, and this is what he said

 

I have a small confession which I need to tell to you

Last night after lights went out I snuck off to the zoo

 

I really had to see what happens when the people go

And while the zoo is empty they put on quite a show

 

There was a striped Hyena gently strumming a guitar

While Lemurs taught the Chimpanzees just how to drive a car

 

There was a small white Rabbit pulling magicians from a hat

And Flamingos on one leg were doing yoga on a mat

 

Polar Bears with knee pads whizzed past on roller blades

While Meerkats entertained me with a quick round of charades

 

Some Highland Cows were dancing to the sounds of a bag-pipe

While a Leopard changed his spots for brand new shiny stripes

 

The Pandas were redecorating just so that they could sell

An amazing bamboo castle to a family of Gazelles

 

A Pig was wearing lipstick and earrings and some pearls

A Vulture did a makeup check then went out with the girls

 

Koalas were playing basketball & you should see them dunk

Over top of all the Elephants dribbling badly with their trunks

 

Beavers built a mansion to party with their friends

And sent out invitations to all who could attend

 

The Otters came straight over with a basket full of food

But the Sea Lions just ignored them - I thought this was quite rude

 

And then a little worried I had spent most of the night

I made my way back to my bed before it got too light

 

Now that I have risen with the sunshine in my eyes

What happened at the zoo last night did come as a surprise 

 

Well gosh I said to Wylie, you must be very tired

Braving scary zoos alone is sure to be admired

 

But one last thing to ask of you, is this story true

Oh yes said Wylie with a smile, that’s a crazy crazy zoo

Author's Note

looking for feedback on style, suitability, rhythm & meter

Reviews

[Sharon Kim]

I love your poem! It flows nicely. You've sustained the rhythm throughout. It has vivid, silly images that would appeal to kids. I can definitely picture this illustrated. I think the language is suitable and accessible for all ages of kids. Wonderful write!