Kangaroos

The Creator designed some mighty ridiculous looking creatures.
Among them are the kangaroos with some very curious features!
One of them is its massive tail that balances its pear-shaped frame.
But I suppose 'tis that ponderous pouch that really gives it fame!

With its hind legs it kicks like a mule much like that of rabbits.
(Oft I've pondered - does it exhibit the rabbits's prolific habits?)
Kangaroos don't pollute the atmosphere due to its virtual absence,
(Unlike that well-known curse of cattle) of bloated bowels of flatulence!

Little joeys lounge about in the pouch like an extra piece of luggage.
(I assume should she be blessed with triplets there'd be ample storage!)
Down Under is famous for its G'days, boomerangs and Steve Irwin's zoos,
But we're probably more familiar with those ungainly, cantankerous kangaroos!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 7 in Nikko's "Yay for "K" Contest - October 2010

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/6/2015 10:24:00 PM
G'day Robert... nice tribute to a nice mammal. Been fortunate to have spotted hundreds of them, and the two that impressed me most is the 'Big Red' and the 'Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby,' which was amongst a camp site. In times of drought, they move into towns too - thank you Robert - Lindsay
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Date: 10/20/2010 8:56:00 AM
Congratulations Bob on your win in Nikko Palmario's contest "Yah for "K"!". Love, Carol
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Date: 10/20/2010 7:26:00 AM
This lovely planet we live on has so many wonderful species, and the Kangaroo is sure on of them. Your piece has done them justice, as so many Australians ( the white ones ) consider them pests. How dare they. Congratulations on your win in Nikko's fine contest Robert >> James
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Date: 10/20/2010 4:15:00 AM
Yay Bob!!! :) congratulations to you on your win in Nikko's contest ~ enjoy the rest of your week ;-) Wilma
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Date: 10/19/2010 8:24:00 PM
I just love kangaroos, RObert, and I love this tribute to them. Congtatulations to you. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 10/19/2010 3:36:00 PM
Great subject Robert and great poem. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 10/19/2010 1:22:00 PM
Loved it! I almost chose kangaroo..you did so well with it..congratulations!Take care~Deb
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Date: 10/19/2010 11:07:00 AM
love this piece, congrats on your win in the contest Bob
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Date: 10/19/2010 10:40:00 AM
Old Kangaroo Bob did it again. A fun read as usual..congrats to you...BG
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Date: 10/19/2010 10:04:00 AM
Bob a poem well worthy of it's top 10 placement, My Friend. Agape, Moses
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Date: 10/19/2010 8:17:00 AM
What a fun poem this is, Bob H :) really enjoyed how this poem of yours spotlighted the kangaroo :) I always did think that kangaroos were cute ;) Congrats for your win :) -- nikko :)
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Date: 10/19/2010 8:06:00 AM
What a great tribute to kangaroos, Bob! Congratulations on your win. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/19/2010 7:51:00 AM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, Bob
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Date: 10/19/2010 6:12:00 AM
Congrats Bob on your super win in Nikko's K contest with this excellent entry on the Kangaroo .. an enjoyable write luv and awesome read.. enjoy your sweet success today my friend.. sorry about the Jets whooping the Broncos ..luv..
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Date: 10/2/2010 9:44:00 AM
You sure paint an interesting picture of Aus's most famous animals Bob. Thanks for the laughs. Enjoy a nice and relaxing weekend ;) Wilma
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Date: 10/1/2010 11:27:00 AM
Good afternoon, Bob! Nice I really like this one. Have yourself a nice one,..p.d.
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Date: 9/30/2010 4:23:00 PM
Very funny poem, Robert. I'm wondering just how much room there is in the kangaroo pouch. I'd like to hop on board and say, "Giddy up." Best to you, Diane
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Date: 9/30/2010 3:34:00 PM
such a great job of doing as you were told. PS please give good blog comment everyone so far is negative? fret
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Date: 9/30/2010 10:11:00 AM
What an outstanding way to enjoy a day. I am so happy to be able to read the excellent poetry here at PoetrySoup today. Hope you are enjoying your day and finding much inspiration along the way Bob. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/29/2010 11:48:00 PM
Great idea for a poem...you did a great job..G'day from your pal..BG
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Date: 9/29/2010 9:02:00 PM
COOL, a kangaroo poem!! I really enjoyed this one. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 9/29/2010 7:40:00 PM
Excellent and expressive Bob ..so enjoyed this little story of the kanga... they are super interesting animals... big in The Thorn Birds.. enjoyed my friend with luv..
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Date: 9/29/2010 5:52:00 PM
Outstanding entry, my friend. Great coverage on the letter"K". Good luck. Have a great one. Ralphie
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Date: 9/29/2010 5:27:00 PM
love it , good luck in the "k" contest
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Date: 9/29/2010 3:13:00 PM
cute poem...kangaroos are a kickin chickin. :) cute in a way but scary too.
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