Once Upon a Giraffe

give your teenager a hug

Once upon a Giraffe

 

While sleeping high up in a tree

I felt something---

sniffing and nibbling at my ears

let me tell you~

it was very disconcerting

and somewhat discomforting-

to have a twelve foot teenage

giraffe vying for your attention 

 

I had to laugh when she tickled my toes

with the tip of her nose-

while whistling my favorite tune

the song of the “Blue Lagoon ”~

 

I kissed her on her cheek---

slid down her neck

jumped off her back

landed on my patio deck

opened the fridge and gave her-

her snack …

 

keep an eye on your somewhat cheery

and sometimes teary teen

before they disappear into the wild

never again to be seen…

 

 

 

RC

8/10/15