Penguins Mishap Is Honorable

Penguin was embarrassed because he had fallen through the ice.
He had not done it only one time, he had done it thrice.
Anchorage Alaskan penguins cheered and yelled “one more time!”
He became a hero of sorts, so he felt a bit more sublime.

Now on a roll, he decided to try to break the ice.
He jumped on it hard, but it was as solid as blackjack dice.
He tried again, and the other penguins cheered him on.
Not embarrassed now, he began skating on the pond.
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Hankins Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 6:28 AM
Those penguins are a funny lot. Enjoyed the poem, Caren.
Krutsinger Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 4:24 AM
Thank you Hank - enjoy Mexico!
Conn Avatar
December 9, 2022 at 3:39 AM
Alaskan Penguins?
Krutsinger Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 4:24 AM
Now there are
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