Giraffes

Giraffes communicate in tones
Too low for us to hear what they say
They nap two minutes at a time
To watch for predators night and day

Consuming hundreds of pounds of leaves
Rarely is it water they seek
Moisture comes from plants, their only food
They may not drink for more than a week!

Often you see birds on their back,
The birds eat bugs there, we can't see
Their spotted fur is distinct to each one
Just like fingerprints on you or me

A giraffe has two hair-covered horns
The males use them, to playfully fight
Swinging their heads, to wrap their necks
Is called necking, (but they don't bite!)

Giraffes live about fifteen years
If captive, about twenty five
Hopefully they live a long life
For us to enjoy while they're alive!

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/19/2018 9:04:00 PM

G'day Pat … they are magnificent animals and your poem gives a very informative insight to their way of life - thank you Pat - Lindsay

Pat Adams
Date: 12/20/2018 3:27:00 PM

I thought it was interesting. Thanks for commenting Lindsay! .............patrick

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/19/2018 4:12:00 PM

I love giraffes, my zoo is starting an option where you can feed them, looking forward to that! (and like your poem too)

Pat Adams
Date: 12/20/2018 3:26:00 PM

Wow! That sounds great! That would kind of be like feeding a dinosaur or something! (and thanks for commenting).........80)

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/18/2018 5:19:00 PM

Very interesting. Nice poem Pat :)

Pat Adams
Date: 12/19/2018 4:06:00 PM

Thank you Heidi!!!...................80)