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Australian Teddy Bear


Many human beings consider me an animal that’s beautiful.
I am one of those mammals classified as a marsupial.
Some people call me an “Australian teddy bear”.
However, “koala” is the proper moniker I wear.
This continent down under is my native home.
To other places in the world I do not want to roam.
All of you zookeepers, please don’t take me away.
Here in this land you call “Australia” is where I want to stay.

Robert Pettit
January 24, 2013

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Len Gasun

February 3, 2013 at 2:34 AM

This is a very beautiful poem which I greatly enjoyed reading. I extremely love it. Australia is I'm sure a wonderful place to stay. Indeed a brilliant idea and piece for the contest. My big hearty congratulations on your win my dear friend, Robert! love/hugs, Leonora

Debra Squyres

January 30, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Nice personification in this poem. I like your different take on the theme of the contest.... Enjoyed the facts and the bears thoughts.... Congrats on your win !!

Joyce Johnson

January 29, 2013 at 9:15 AM

A plea that should be honored. The kaolas are so cute and Teddyish. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Seren Roberts

January 29, 2013 at 12:05 AM

lovely poem Robert, congrats...Seren

Francine Roberts

January 28, 2013 at 10:26 PM

congrats on your win in the contest Robert, my favourite toy as a child was a stuffed koala bear

Poet Destroyer A

January 28, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Robert, Congratulations :-) on a cuddly interesting childhood thought and poem. Enjoyed your "Teddy Bear Picnic" winning poem in SandI's contest, ~Always* PD