The Party

The crocodiles were crying tears

Just like I do at times.

The snakes were lounging in the sun

Reciting simple rhymes.

The butterflies were singing songs

Of happiness and cheer,

While on the shore the beaver burped

And grabbed another beer.

The fish (of course) were silent

As they swam and swam around,

And yet they snickered loudly

When one got dizzy and ran aground.

The frogs were hopping backwards,

Not really knowing why;

One turtle kissed another

And then began to sigh.

As I watched this strange behavior

It made me stop and think.

Animals are just like us

When they’ve had too much drink.

Some become quite jolly;

Some are introverts;

Some will laugh at anything

Until their stomach hurts.

For me- I’ll stick with chocolate milk;

perhaps some orange punch;

A simple glass of water

To accompany my lunch.