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The King Reigns

Penguins are beautiful creatures one of the most elegant is the king second only to Emperor in size stands up to 100cm an amazing thing The king's diet comes mainly from the sea having appetite for lanternfish, squid and krill so their average weight is so similar to larger flying birds when standing still Our king friends have distinguished mark with bright orange in its upper chest frequently seen on South Georgia islands as well as Falklands and Macquarrie as guest They are great divers when they may be go down as deep as even a thousand feet these can be V-shaped and even W-shaped to spend 5 minutes submerged can't be beat So in summing up this fine creature they are indeed a sight to behold being majestic truly real grandeur you know what they even love the cold! (I have written a poem about King Penguins, one of my favourite creatures.)

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Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 1/17/2019 8:41:00 PM

I share your admiration for the penguin, Gorgon. See my poems - ‘The penguin’ and ‘The Penguin: long version

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/18/2019 3:34:00 AM

Thanks Geoffrey, Glad you share my love for the penguin, I'll look at your pieces later. Blessings, Gordon

Debbie Duncan

Date: 1/15/2019 10:56:00 PM

I like watching them on national geographic. Nice poem :)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/16/2019 2:29:00 AM

Thanks Debbie, glad you liked it, Have a nice day, Gordon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/14/2019 8:28:00 AM

Hello Gordon, penguins are my favourite birds. I think they are cute All the male needs is a red bow tie to complete their look. I adore them. Have a nice day my friend.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/14/2019 11:29:00 AM

thanks Darlene, so glad you love penguins as so do I, in my study I've got a lovely picture of 11 of them on a beach somewhere. have a nice day too, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/13/2019 7:35:00 AM

Hi Gordon An enjoyable and informative poem about penguins- I must say I can watch them for hours the same as I can watch monkeys for hours Very good write Gordon, Poetry wishes. Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/13/2019 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed it, yes they are encapturing creatures that keep you gazing upon them, in my study I've got a lovely picture of 11 of them on a beach somewhere. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Ann Gilmour

Date: 1/13/2019 2:10:00 AM

Wow you certainly know a great deal about these majestic creatures Gordon, such a wonderful homage you have written I really did enjoy it and thanks for bringing these elegant Kings to my attention. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/13/2019 2:45:00 AM

THanks Ann, Glad you enjoyed it and found it so helpful. Trust you'll have a blessed day, Gordon