a grey hippopotamus
lived in the zoo
she lived there
with her sister Mary Lou
they were star attractions
at the zoo
for they performed ballet
in cherry red tutu's
they pirouetted and twirled
with abundant elegance
it was truly a treat
for the enthralled audience
Jul 19, 2014
Jul 19, 2014 at 7:59 PM UTC
a grey hippopotamus
lived in the zoo
she lived there
with her sister Mary Lou
they were star attractions
at the zoo
for they performed ballet
in cherry red tutu's
they pirouetted and twirled
with abundant elegance
it was truly a treat
for the enthralled audience
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