Don't Ever Ask a Centipede

Don't ever ask a centipede
to play a game of soccer.
Remember, he has 50 pairs
of sneakers in his locker.

He dribbles 50 soccer balls
with 50 pairs of shoes,
and kicks them all concurrently.
He doesn't often lose.

He's such a fierce competitor
that, if you ever meet,
at first you'll see his hundred legs
and then you'll see defeat.

Copyright © 2009 Kenn Nesbitt
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	On Sep 8, 2009 KERRY from united states wrote: it could be longer and well mean more but over all it was pretty good
	On Aug 30, 2009 ash from mexico wrote: i loved the rhyming sentences but i think u could extend it
	On Jul 1, 2009 Anna from G.B wrote: I love this poem!Iwillwrite my own tonight!
	On Jun 26, 2009 amina from ireland wrote: the best thing ever
	On Jun 18, 2009 harry from england wrote: alright HELLO

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