I am a little penguin,
I toddle on webbed feet,
I know I smell a little naff ~
it's all the fish I eat.
I have a chubby backside,
a stubby little tail,
and legs so short that when I walk,
my wings I have to flail.
On land I am so awkward,
I slip and trip and slide,
but get me in the water and
just watch me swoop and glide!
I cross the frozen landscape
to raise a single chick,
then have to walk a long way back ~
endurance is the trick.
My coat is very glossy,
my feathers sleek and slick,
which helps me when I float or swim,
I'm flexible and quick!
Small bubbles hold the heat in
and keep my body warm,
in icy waters, bitter winds
and any blizzard storm.
I am a little penguin,
I waddle on webbed feet,
and whilst I look a comic soul
I really am quite sweet!
A contest entry
- My Welcome Back by Amorous Arms.
750 points, ended December 15, 2008, 59 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Animal Poems by Rhythm Baby.
400 points, ended February 24, 14 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - #172 Winklings for Winklers and AP friends by Lyndon.
1950 points, ended April 23, 14 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Welcome to our Penguin Party Paradise!! (poems for children) by little-hug.
700 points, ended November 20, 11 entries
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Please tell me what you think
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Oh, this is so good, but you already know that. It's very good for me to read, because I am studying meter (taking an AP class). So it seems to me that "and" in the third line of the sixth stanza belongs as the first word in fourth line. Am I wrong?
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What a mirthful poem! I could not help but read it with a smile. It was certainly an unanticipated subject. Also surprisingly educational. Thank you for your entry.
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Congrats on the gold, a very worthy win.
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Great!
This is a cute poem which gives plenty of information along with the humour. That is the best way to learn, in my book.
I'm happy to see a new trophy on this page.
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Fine rhyme/rhythm
Very Pam Ayres-ish.
Thank you poet for a descriptive and rather jolly little poem into which went thought and effort.
Lyndon of the Winklings.
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Loved reading this-a real sweet write-
Good Luck
Hilly xxx
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Excellent I love every word.These little people will always draw the eyes of the world to them I know not of anyone who has a bad word for them Except
Sardines
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Lovely, I like this a lot!!
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re: "What is it about penguins that draw most people to them? I've never heard a bad word said about one."
That might be because we're people... if you speak orca, skua, sheathbill or cara cara you'll find the only good words about penguins is how they taste!
A lovable blast from first to last, enjoyed it immensely. I knew it was high time I stopped in!
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Very cute write!
Tells a penguin's tale very well
while being descriptive and accurate.
I absolutely love reading your work.
It's always well metered and rhymes perfectly,
allowing the words to roll right off my tongue
without having to read aloud. Thanks for sharing
& g'luck in the contest
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More than quite sweet wonderfully tasty. What is it about penguins that draw most people to them.
I've never heard a bad word said about one
Great rhyme tops on humour Good luck in the contest
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adorably written from a penguins point of view. clever. well written.
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