The Price of a Meal

Oh, Penguin, how can you stand

In this dark and frozen land

Eating from the same old dish

Squishy Squids and finny fish

From the freezing depths you fly

Up and out into the sky

Then land abruptly on the ice

Dinning here, sure has it's price
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A. Sharma Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Subtly beautiful Jerry! Oh I love penguins!
Curtis Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 5:56 AM
Thank Dr. Upma, Those poor penguins need all the love they can get. lol
Nance Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 7:23 AM
Enjoyed this! you always bring a smile to my face with your words :)
Curtis Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 5:54 AM
Thank you Cas----I was inspired by a TV documentary
Gorelick Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 7:18 AM
Cute as can be! BG
Curtis Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 5:58 AM
Well, You know, something for the kids. Thank you BG
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