The Quirky Flipper

She's called "The Quirky Flipper"
Her countenance serene.
Vibrant, free and full of life,
Purple, blue and green.
She exhibits her flare from sea to sea
Entertaining all life marine.

She has a speckled underbelly 
Stipes of black and white.
You will get a glimpse of it
If you time it right.
But only if she back flips
In the sun or moon light.

She is super friendly.
Her talent is second to none.
She swirls and dances every day
And this is just for fun.
She brings joy to the glum fish
And softens the scary ones.

Her difference is her super power
Unique, one of a kind.
You can search the oceans many times
None like her you'll find.
She wants to share a message
For us each to bear in mind.

You don't have to fit in to matter.
Your difference can be your beauty.
Make your quirkiness your strength
And the results will amaze you - you'll see.
Be content with you as you
This will set your spirit free.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Godwin Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The crisp rhythm in your rhymes and brevity lines that also deliver, to me, perfect imagery was highly enjoyable. And, the ending moral gave me joy as I haven't heard a poem or story ending with one in quite some time. Sweet moral. (I often read people's first. I don't know why it's just how I roll.) CayCay
Scragg Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Thanks CayCay. I have one of those colouring books with lined pictures in and patterns within the picture. This describes how she is coloured. I was made to feel different when I was in primary school because of my surname. So the moral is one that means a lot to me and still trying to grow in. A story that means a lot to me is Hans Christian Andersons "The Ugly Duckling" as it holds this very message. Rejection and insult don't have to define us. ☺️ Thank you for your appreciation of the message in the Quirky Flipper xxxx
bard Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Scragg Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Thanks Douglas. The rhyme is my go to form as it helps me find a better rhythm and flow and keeps the feel upbeat when not touching on serious things. :-D
bard Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 4:52 PM
plus I'm a fan of nature all of Gods creation
bard Avatar
March 18, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Good day Natasha I love poems that rhyme. I love your style Blessings Douglas
Goldsmith Avatar
January 4, 2026 at 9:42 AM
What a fun "The Quirky Flipper" write you have here. I Enjoyed Reading.... "Happy New Year 2026." Have A Very Blessed New Year Writing Away...............
Scragg Avatar
January 4, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Thank you Paula. All the best for you too this year xxx
Hughes Avatar
January 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A message sent, an entertaining write, well done Natasha!
Scragg Avatar
January 4, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Thank you Mark. :-)
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