Looperdiddle was about ,
knee high to a grasshoper.
and he wasn't black and white,
like all the others baby penguin hoppers.
Looperdiddle was purple and grey,
and had freckles on his nose
I heard someone say.
So tiny he was and he made
the strangest noise,
it was like the sound of bubbles in a brook.
The other's became annoyed,
Looperdiddle stop that they would say,
and poor little Looperdiddle alone he stayed.
One day looperdiddle wandered
away from the waters edge .
None of the others
saw him leave the rest.
He waddled about the seashore
and played with the seagulls there,
untill one of the seagulls
decided not to share .
Looperdiddle made that noise
like bubbles in a brook,
and the seaguls all began to laugh
and give him a strange look .
Little tears ran down his face
for he felt something must be wrong,
he felt only others could see his flaws
and he wanted to go back home.
He looked all around him,
and not a penguin in sight.
He waddled to the seashore
afraid he was that's right.
He yelled at the top of his lungs ,
but only the bubbly noise was heard.
And a sea turttle looked his way
and replied MY WORD !
What happened to you,
and where did you get that vest .
Purple and grey I declair
you aren't like all the rest.
But you are unigue and special indeed,
for your colors will keep you safe
in the sea.
Loopediddle thought about this,
and agreed that day.
and he sat and talked with that wise old turtle ,
that had a smile on his face.
Why arent you in the ocean he replied ,
and the old turtle motioned to one of his fippers
where fishing line was tied.
I cant swim with this on me,
it is cutting into my skin .
That's when Looperdiddle looked closely,
and with his beak cut the line and then .
The old wise turtle thanked him
and said what can I do for you,
and Looperdiddle replied can I go home with you.
Oh the wise old sea turtle looked about indeed,
he told Looperdiddle but son I live in the sea.
You spend most of your time here upon the land,
To follow me would not be a good thing
then he was off once again.
Looperdiddle hung his head ,
and walked the seashore edge.
Then he heard a faint noise ,
and he lifted his head.
A group came waddling up,
the same color as he.
And oh what excitment ,
for he had been found indeed .
The whole family began,
to make those funny bubbly noise.
and Llooperdiddle found himself ,
amongst many young girls and boys.
All dressed out in the same purple and grey,
and he knew from that moment on;
that he was meant to be that way.
Author notes
Have a great day and dont listen to everyone about you that makes fun of you for you know yourself you are purfect in every way
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Comments
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patty I just love the way you took this poem Hun it is awesome I had a good smile and like Karen said i love the way you took the ugly duck approach.. well done hugs always Angel♥


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Aw - this is precious! Kind of reminds me of the Ugly Duckling theme by Anderson. This is a delightful new story that you wrote here and warms the heart.


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I like the content of your poem, but I would enjoy it even better if it was edited for grammar and spelling. It tells an excellent story with a good lesson.


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This is very very cute. I can see it in a book. lol Good job.


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awww I loved this story... I knew I would love it way before you even wrote it
best of luck to you in the contest my dear friend
Sean

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