Ima Ryma Poems

There was this monkey in a cage;
And if he wanted some cocaine,
He'd push a button on a gauge,
For a measured amount - with pain.
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A hungry lion ambled through
The jungle for something to munch.
Two guys, off guard, came into view.
'Ah, ' thought the lion, 'Here is lunch.'
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'You two are being very good'
'For Mommy, while she has to drive; '
'Just like I knew you angels would.'
'In just a moment we'll arrive.'
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The shroud of Turin from year one
Was held by Christian faith to be
The final wrapping of God's son,
Before he rose immortally.
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My neighborhood is where I live,
Along with lots of other folks.
Each one of us has much to give,
In hating blows, in loving strokes.
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I do a "seal" pounce, yes I do.
I do so often in my pool
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,
Cuz I am a polar bear who'll
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I spy this human dude, I do,
And he is wearing a green shirt
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo.
So this hippo hips to alert,
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Now I do lay me down, I do,
To take a cherished chimp chill out
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,
To dream of happy stuff, no doubt,
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Zeus, the bushbaby, likes to do
A very intense staring at,
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,
Visitors to his habitat.
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An armadillo I do be,
The La Plata three banded kind.
My shell has bands that number three.
Hinged together the bands do bind,
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