Dear Penguin

Adelie penguin,
dear little thing,

black on your back, 
black on your wings,

round white tummy
and flat pink feet,

your waddle is funny 
and so is your squeak.

When you dive in the water
and porpoise around,

jumping back on your feet
when you land on the ground,

it’s a penguin I’d be,
if a bird I would choose,

wearing dinner-suit feathers 
and flappy pink shoes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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January 3, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Awwn, what an adorable poem this is.. I love penguins too, with their lil wings and cute walks.. Such a delightful scene to watch.. You've beautifully captured their innocence and splendor in this poem.. I absolutely enjoyed reading this!! :)
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January 5, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Yay. They are special little bipeds :)
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