Neil the Seal

There once was a seal named Neil
Whose antics did greatly appeal
Some called him fat
But don't be like that
He's not what you'd call genteel.

* The real Neil is a 1,000 kg southern elephant seal who frequents a small town in Tasmania, Australia.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Smith  Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Neil sure caused a scene. Maybe bribery might have been better than padded paddle and board to get him off the road. https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/wildlife-workers-defend-using-poles-and-board-to-remove-famous-1000kg-seal-from-road-20260625-p60a0g.html
Smith  Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 10:38 PM
I am with you. Drivers can wait.
Andrews Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Thanks for reading my poem, Alison. I'm all for letting Neil do whatever the hell he wants! Cheers, Paul.
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