I met an octopus the other day
as I was shopping for a crupleprat
he asked me if I knew the shallow way
to where he’d find a candy Stetson hat
I didn’t know – but still declared with glee
“in this winter chill you’ll need some gloves
an overcoat for warmth, some herbal tea
and booze, my friend: this you’d love”
He snarled and coughed – a bit confused
and switched to hum and talk in broken French
he whined and said that he was hurt, abused
I smiled and handed him my allen wrench
so he could dismantle walls and doors
he chuckled for himself, overjoyed and glad
and declared I’d helped him with his chores
A buoyant octopus can not be bad!
Today I host dVerse MYB on nonsense narrative poetry. Hope you can join.
January 13, 2022
Björn Rudbergs writings 
This octopus sounds like a fun friend! Have you seen ‘My octopus teacher?’
No… but I can imagine…
They’re very intelligent and will interact with humans!
Ha! When I read the first line I knew it was going to be a treat! A really fun verse…or a cunningly disguised fun verse, cause the rhythm is so tight, the rhyme spot on, and the utter simplicity so difficult to achieve…If anyone can write a verse about an octopus, and make it eminently readable, with such flow, it is definitely one person, — thanks Bjorn…though what a challenge …
It is fun, and rhymes definitely helps in this case.
Loved the whimsical nature of the story with all it’s amusing visuals. The word “crupleprat” made my imagination run… maybe a sequel about a crupleprat…..hmm
I wil try
I wrote a new poem on the crupleprat
Yes! Thank you. It really clears things up….hahaha! Such a fun prompt, Bjorn. Cheers.
I loved this one. Once he’s done, send him and his tenta-tools round my way, I could use a hand (or, 8).
Surreal! I think the octopus and the Jabberwock would make great friends with each other.
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Very Lewis Carroll meets e.e. cummings; great fun. Thanks for a prompt to widen our smiles and warm the cockles.
you know i hear that an octopus never forget a face
ha nice one
much love…
Gotta watch them octo’s Bjorn, they’re all arms’n’suckers. Fun piece… 🙂
What fun, did you ever get your “cruplepat” or with your new friend’s help were you no longer in need of that? I also want a stetson hat made of candy. This should be a thing.
I think I need a candy Stetson myself
Very enjoyable!
Stupendous.
Not bad at all! In fact an octopus that can dismantle walls and doors would be mighty handy! Love this.
Crupleprat! I loved that word,a really enjoyable poem! 🙂
An ‘adult’ funny ~~~ love this Bjorn and thanks for a fun challenge.
Love your octopus – what a fun poem! Thank you for the challenge and bringing laughs to a cold January day.
A cute poem Bjorn! Perhaps the allen wrench were made by IKEA!!? :>)
An Allen wrench in the hands of an octopus!!! You’ve outdone yourself here. Loved it!
Your funny bone is showing!
I love the various word plays within, but my fave is buoyant, such fun.