The Penguin - Long Version

THE PENGUIN

Way down south on a continent frozen
The penguin a tough life has chosen
Though you’d think he’d be coy
Like a super-cool playboy
You’ll find him out preening and posin’

With movement on foot unexciting
He shuffles along then goes sliding
Though on land a slow coach
In depart or approach
In the water he goes like greased lightning

He’s a little short in the leg
Dressed bespoke (can’t wear off-the-peg)
Hand it to this ice capper
He always looks dapper
Even when he is hatching an egg

So the penguin’s no slouch, he’s a winner
By sartorial standards no sinner
He’ll emerge in a trice 
From the Antarctic ice
Already dressed for dinner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mcconnell Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 3:37 AM
Such a good piece with the added dimension of fun Geoffrey, Showing good description of the Penguin. Well done, Gordon
Brewer Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 4:36 AM
Thanks to a fellow penguin fan. Best wishes, Gordon.
Wolf Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 3:38 PM
just delightful, Gregory! A real barrel of monkeys. Now we need a container to call it a ___________ of penguins. I leave that to your deft pen. Congrats! ~ Gershon Wolf
Brewer Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 4:35 AM
Sorry for the delayed response. How about a banquet of penguins. Thanks, Gershwin. Signed Geoffrey
Brewer Avatar
January 18, 2019 at 4:34 AM
Sorry for the delayed response. How about a banquet of penguins. Thanks, Gershwin. Signed Geoffrey
Gentry Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 2:23 PM
Congratulations on your win with this fun penguin... SHOW!! Delightful. Could picture it all... preening and posin'... Enjoyed!
Brewer Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 10:09 PM
Thanks for the congratulations and appreciation, Susan.
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 2:10 PM
Congrats on your placement, Geoffrey! Who doesn't love penguins? Like Nina said, they look like "little people in suits" Love their gaits as well. Coolest. Birds. Ever!.
Brewer Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 10:05 PM
They certainly know how to keep up appearances. Thanks for your comments, Edward.
Gauthier Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 12:02 PM
A most fun and delightful poem, Geoffrey. Congrats on your most deserving placement in my contest.
Brewer Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 10:03 PM
Thank you kindly, Line.
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