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Poor Peter Penguin

Peter Penguin looked up to the sky He had two wings, why couldn't he fly He asked his dad but he didn't know They lived on the ice it had always been so Peter plodded on the ice it was so so chilly If he could fly would he look really silly He flapped his wings quickly but remained on the ice We are not made to fly was his Grandad's advice But you can fly through the water like a fish Escape from a seal and not be his tasty dish Peter is content and swims in the sea In his dreams he can fly and he's really happy Jan Allison 18th July 2014 Written for Animals Alive contest sponsored by Carol Eastman ~awarded 2nd place~

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/20/2014 10:10:00 AM

Hi Jan, it's always nice to read your replies

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/6/2014 10:47:00 PM

YOU ARE WELCOME

Jan Allison
Date: 8/7/2014 3:10:00 AM

:-) Have a blessed day XX

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/29/2014 12:56:00 PM

ha ha Love it Jan, Congratulations, on your awesome win.... Love Linda

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:35:00 PM

Thanks as ever Linda:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 7/27/2014 1:27:00 PM

Congrats Jan ....awesome win...hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:35:00 PM

Thanks as ever Tim for all your encouragement:-) Hugs jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/27/2014 12:57:00 PM

Yahoo, I'm glad to see this on the winners list, all of yours were awesome :)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:34:00 PM

Thanks Cas I had fun writing them all:-) Hugs jan xxx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/27/2014 11:39:00 AM

Yep, those "wings" make great paddles in the water. But who hasn't wished they could fly? I love Peter Penguin. Two thumbs up and a big seven. Congrats! Love, carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:34:00 PM

Thanks for the lovely comment Carolyn. Hugs jan xxx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/27/2014 8:22:00 AM

I was so happy to see Peter Penguin flying high on the winners list. Congratulations on your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:33:00 PM

Thanks Richard i dedicate the win to you my friend for your encouragement to post this poem:-) Hugs jan xxx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/27/2014 7:29:00 AM

Lovely write Jan! Loved much,, penguins r such sweet creatures,, congrats on big win!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:33:00 PM

thanks Dr Sharma:-) Hugs jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/26/2014 9:59:00 PM

A nice story, very cute and interesting, Jan. congrats

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:32:00 PM

thanks for dropping by Dr Mehta. Hugs jan xxx

Arlene Smith

Date: 7/26/2014 9:01:00 PM

Aww!.. Love this sweet write, Jan.. Congrats on a great win.. Hugs.. Arlene

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:32:00 PM

thanks for dropping by Arlene. Hugs jan xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 7/26/2014 5:18:00 PM

Congratulations Jan for a merited win; this will make another good children's story! // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 7/29/2014 7:31:00 PM

Thanks Paul .... one day i will pursue my dream of getting some of my works into a children's book:-) Hugs jan xx

Robin Davis

Date: 7/24/2014 8:07:00 AM

Jan Another cute and sweet poem that made me smile. This is very clever and adorable with a fun and silly side. Thank you for the "funny" comment on my Visitor From Hell poem.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/24/2014 8:09:00 AM

You have one more animal poem to read in this series Robin its about Timmy the timid dormouse! Hugs Jan xx

Jack Clark

Date: 7/19/2014 4:47:00 AM

Jan, this is absolutely adorable! I'll be smiling all day! I think you've got a "winner" here! Jack C

Jan Allison
Date: 7/19/2014 4:59:00 AM

Thanks Jack. I originally submitted the dormouse poem and was persuaded to change:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/17/2014 11:03:00 AM

Ahh!! Reads like a winner to me..Way to go ..I got a chuckle at Peter wanting to be more than he could be..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 7/17/2014 11:12:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comment Sara:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/17/2014 8:55:00 AM

Hey, tell Darren hi for me if you see him. I am off to work now. I hope to check on his poems later!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/17/2014 11:12:00 AM

Will do Andrea I've not been in touch with him for a few days myself. Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/17/2014 8:54:00 AM

I LOVE penguins, so I am glad you chose to enter THIS delight in the contest!! You are sure enjoying doing animal stories this week!!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/17/2014 11:11:00 AM

Thanks Andrea for the lovely comment:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/17/2014 8:36:00 AM

You should submit this one, it is one of the best I have read so far.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/17/2014 8:38:00 AM

Oh Richard thank you so much for your comment - now I am torn as the one I submitted was Timid Timmy dormouse - am in a quandary now! Hugs Jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/17/2014 8:12:00 AM

Oh awesome, I am totally loving these Jan :) you rock@!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/17/2014 8:15:00 AM

I have one more that I wrote in the pub yesterday - I had to chose between the three for the contest - makes a change to have a choice! Hugs Jan xx

Monterey Sirak

Date: 7/17/2014 6:40:00 AM

This is a fun poem. I can just picture it. Penguins are amazing creatures. This poem makes me think of the animated movie Happy Feet.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/17/2014 6:42:00 AM

Oh I love that film Monterey in fact i love anything to do with penguins but need no more penguinalia in my life LOL:-) Hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/17/2014 6:08:00 AM

so childlike in imagery and intent, jan... much enjoyed!.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 7/17/2014 6:14:00 AM

Thanks Nette I have had fun writing these animal poems:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 7/17/2014 5:30:00 AM

Such a beauty Jan,, penguines so lovely,, n ur write is awesome,, why didnt u submit in contest?

Jan Allison
Date: 7/17/2014 5:40:00 AM

I wrote 3 animal poems last night and my favourite one was the Timid Timmy dormouse one the other one is about a tortoise. Hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 7/17/2014 3:50:00 AM

Really well done Jan....love the spunk of the penguin.... Hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 7/17/2014 5:39:00 AM

Thanks Tim. I adore penguins I have a collection of penguinalia which I must stop adding to but my sister sees something penguin and has to get it for me - got penguin socks on today LOL. Hugs Jan xxx