The Hippopotamus

Sleek and smooth this Hippopotamus

Silky, sensual and slow

Gleaming wetness and bold

Bodied, surpassing all weight

Without burden or scorn.

Hippopotamus arrived today

Making me laugh and

Smile and sing and no longer

Suffer, for she brings hope and 

Understanding, glory and glam.

What do you have to teach me, Oh Hippo?

"Slow down and don't move too fast

Got to make the morning last

Skipping down the cobblestones

Looking for fun and feeling groovy"*

That's what you have for me?

A paraphrased Simon and Garfunkel verse?

"I mean it," she added.
Sounds lovely, what else?

"Smile more and worry less

Let go of what is so bothersome

Let it pass

Even when struck by a blow

Relax, breathe and then let's go

To the water and dive in

So deep

Water cleanses the soul

And is sure to keep the 

Rough edges smoother

The harsh edges softer

Relax in abundance and 

Wade in with wonder."

Why, thank you Oh, Hippo

You sure know me well

Can I repay the favor of 

Your visit, do tell?

Yes, you can take care of my baby

If I grow old and more weak

You can feed her and dress her

And teach her all the ways of

The Hippopotamus.

I will.

*Paraphrased from Simon and Garfunkel's lyrics: The 59th Street Bridge Song

"Slow down, you move too fast
You got to make the morning last
Just kicking down the cobblestones
Looking for fun and feeling groovy
Ba da-da da-da da-da, feeling groovy

Hello lamppost, what'cha knowing
I've come to watch your flowers growin'
Ain't you got no rhymes for me?
Doo-ait-n-doo-doo, feeling groovy
Ba da-da da-da da-da, feeling groovy

I got no deeds to do, no promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me
Life, I love you, all is groovy"