Southern Alight

In the frigid silence of glacial eve, penguins gather tight. 
Emperors, waddling half in black, under half-lit southern night.
One dreams of flight, yet stays on course; with colony alights.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kendrick Avatar
February 12, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
February 4, 2024 at 1:51 PM
I enjoyed this one on penguins. It reminded me of when I watched a documentary on penguins. its name now escapes me. maybe you saw it too? Thanks for entering my contest and congrats to you.
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