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Purple cow

 

I never saw a Purple Cow,

  I never hope to see one,

But I can tell you anyhow,

  I'd rather see than be one.

 

Gelett Burgess, San Francisco
 

Funny Poems to Give You the Giggles 

by Susie Gibbs

Funny Poems to Give You the Giggles

Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 08/21/2008)

Need cheering up? Bored? Want to amuse your friends? Then read this book - and have a good laugh. Here are hilarious and very silly poems about bad children, gladiators, shark teeth, ridiculous grown-ups and much more, by an assortment of poets including Roger McGough, Steve Turner and
Brian Patten. Illustrated throughout, this attractive collection is perfect for dipping into whenever you feel a dull moment coming.

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Purple cow

Evelyn_Saenz

White Foot the Wood Mouse scurried over for a visit and wanted to let you know how much he liked your lens.

I learned this poem from my Grandma. It has always been a favorite.

Posted March 16, 2008

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