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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.)

Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2019

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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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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