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Penguin Parents

Two penguin parents and their chick Are bringing people ‘round To ogle at their lifestyle And the happiness they’ve found. Australians are delighted At the airing of this tale For the parents, Sphen and Magic, Are both penguins who are male. Their obvious affection Led their keepers to decide To entrust them with an egg Neglectful parents did provide. They built a nest and alternated Sitting ‘til it hatched, Each spending near a month, a time No other penguins matched. Though humans often battle Over whether gays should wed, They should look to Sphen and Magic, Seeing what their love has bred.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/28/2019 10:31:00 PM

Fascinating, and astonishing! Well-done, Ilene! :) gw

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/23/2019 3:39:00 PM

I am fascinated and delighted to hear of this because I do not like it when people say that gays should not be allowed to adopt children. that is such nonsense. They would prefer children in the state places just be sitting around with no love and attention at all?? When gays, like other people, are able to provide a loving home to unwanted children? Love his,Ilene. (I saw a documentary once that discussed a gay penguin.That poor guy never found his mate)

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/23/2019 12:05:00 PM

First I've heard of this, Ilene! Had no idea Mother Nature was so generous. In the wild that neglected egg would have either perished or been eaten. Now it has a life. / M

Pat Adams

Date: 1/22/2019 4:04:00 PM

I had no idea that was a thing! Very interesting and as always very well captured and rhymed by yourself!!!!...well done!........pat

Jan Allison

Date: 1/21/2019 4:03:00 PM

oh how charming is this Ilene and lets hope humans take note of these natural parents, Sir Elton and his husband have 2 children I am sure they are devoted parent and no one should be denied the chance to be a parent just because of their sexuality:-) hugs Jan xx