You're A Mean One....


While strolling through a park I had a very merry time.  

I saw birds of a feather, 

all grouped together

and some near dried reed and olive brown slime!

But, when I was done taking pictures and stuff, 

I left the boardwalk and climbed up the bluff.

As I turned the curve on the path to get there

I was startled; a creature unexpected.  'Twas quite a scare!!

He was dressed all in green, and with fingers of fur...

I wasn't really at all that sure...

 ...as he tossed his head to and fro! 

"Was he nice or grinchy, I did not know!"

Whispering quietly, I asked "Just how far from here is ol' Mount Crumpit?"

I passed close by him and then I knew it was okay...

...for I heard the sweet whistle of a hummingbird trumpet.

He said "Merry Christmas" and I was on my way!!!



40 comments:

  1. This is great Anni, love it!

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  2. Love your poem. It's not every day you run into the Grinch while out on a walk.

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  3. A great poem!!! And you actually met the Grinch! Hmmm...maybe you should take a birdwatching break, and go Grinchwatching!!

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  4. That was great!!
    We have a Grinch walking around here too.

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  5. That was a good one! Thanks for the laugh.

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    1. After initial shock, a 2nd thought was...it's gotta be hot!

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  6. Well, I have yet to meet the Grinch...however a blog I follow, the guy posted a video the other day...he was in a zoom version of The Christmas Carol that played on the radio...he played the Scrooge. I have not listened to it all but I will before it is over.

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    1. ....one of my most favorite stories!! Sadly, we won't be able to go see it as a live play because of covid! :-(

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  7. Oh, wanted to wish you Merry Christmas, just in case I don't get back here till afterwards.

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    1. Thanks Rose! Merry Christmas to you, Roger & your family.

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  8. Wow! that was a close one!! Glad you were okay! LOL. Merry Christmas! This was cute.

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  9. Very cool to meet the Grinch! Cute poem! Merry Christmas to you and your family! I wish you all the best in 2021. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

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  10. You are incredibly talented, and even a poet! Merry Christmas, Anni!

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  11. Bravo Anni well done on the poetry...and OMG(rinch) you saw the green guy too.
    We had an exciting trek at Shelley Lake yesterday. I have pictures on today's post.
    Also I need to send you some photos I took of birds..for possibly id...We think Comrants.
    Merry Christmas blessings and Happy New Year to you, Bud and Isiah
    Hugs cecilia

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    1. Yep, they're cormorants! I sent you about the two different species in the south (as you know)

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  12. Oh, how fun! What an unexpected surprise. Great idea to write it up as a poem on the blog.

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  13. Love your poem! We've never seen the Grinch on our walk before!

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    1. I guess that's good. He didn't have Max With him.

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  14. Grinnnnnnnnnnnn...

    Gentle hugs,
    and Wishes for a Peaceful
    Eve of Christmas,
    and Christmas Day,
    to you and yours...
    ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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  15. HaHa...fantastic...love the sense of humor found on your walk.
    Great poem too.
    Merry Christmas my friend.
    Enjoy
    Sue

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    1. Thanks. After the initial shock, he was fun!

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  16. Loved, Loved, Loved the poem...bravo!!!

    Always lovely photos.

    Happy Holidays Anni, to You and Your Family 🎅🎁🎄☕

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  17. • ★ Merry ★* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •
    •。★ Christmas ★。* 。
    ° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
    ˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~\。˚ ˚ ˛
    ˚ ˛ •˛• ˚| 田田 |門| ˚
    * Joy to all! ♫•*¨* Peace on Earth ♪♫•*¨*

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    1. That is just way too cool! Thanks for adding this...it has to take a lot of takent!!

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  18. Such a creative peom. I have not seen the Grinch - yet! May you have the gift of faith, the blessing of hope and the peace of love at Christmas and always. Your blogging friend, Ms.G

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