In the Empire of the Ice
(These are 2 etheree I put together to form a double etheree.
They were inspired by the marvelous
documentary movie "March of the Penguins.")
In the Empire of the Ice:
“The Plunge” & “When Childhood Ends”
They poke small heads out from underbellies;
feeling chill, retreat; and shivering,
remain a while longer where it’s
safe. Nourished by both parents,
the chicks adapt. One day
they’re left alone, but
Sea soon beckons
them, and . . . they
take the
plunge.
Five
years they
play, chase warm
waters’ flow and grow
with stomachs always full
before black heads emerge from
sea. . . Swollen bellies slide on ice.
Upright, they resolutely waddle
miles home. . . fierce winter storms not prevailing.
Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2011
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