Polar Bears and the Penguins

Some times they say the great and mighty do fall…
And the penguin story of greatness, should be heard by all.
Polar bears are mighty and cunning with massive brute strength.
But they messed with the penguins, a mistake, I do think.

The polar bears went after the penguins and cute little chicks.
So you’ll never guess what those cute little penguins did.
Using the most courageous penguins as a target so nice.
They lured all the polar bears, for the first time, out onto the ice.

The greedy bears moved out in force for the kill.
But the penguins pushed the ice flows into the currents windmill.
So intent on dinner and full of themselves, were they that day… 
That the polar bears didn’t notice the ice caught in the currents sway.

The polar bears were way out to sea, before noticing their plight.
And, by then, the penguins were safely at home tucked in for the night.
You might say, the current was a friend to the penguins that day.
For it eventually sent those polar bears to the North Pole far away.

Now the moral of this story is here to easily understand.
Brute strength is not the greatest thing to cherish; it is far greater to plan…
And, never turn your back on a penguin I say.
They’re the reason there’s no polar bears at the South Pole, to this day.

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Cavanaugh Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 12:22 PM
This is lovely, a rhyming poem with a story that kids would love. I do too.
Green Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM
poetry in motion,,,i just love the tail,,,sweet, sweet,,story,,those little penguins are so smart
Kearley Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 3:39 PM
:o) You have brought a smile to my face.Excelent story! :o) Good luck!
Song Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Carol --this story ROCKS!!! Love the entire thing from beginning to end..those clever lil penguins...gotta love 'em!! You will steal the show, girl. Gwendolen
Merryman Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 12:21 PM
What a neat story! I love penguins. Glad to hear that they are so smart. Best wishes in the contest, Carol. Love, Kim
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