Wee Willy Wagtail

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The willie (or willy) wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is a passerine bird native to Australia and nearby countries. Its common name is derived from its habit of wagging its tail horizontally when foraging on the ground. Aggressive and territorial, it will often harass much larger birds such as the laughing kookaburra and wedge-tailed eagle.

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I wish I was a wee Willy Wagtail.
I've always wanted a tail to wag,
and Willy, really struts his stuff, just so. 
With a wiggle waggle
a parry, on garde, touché!
"Now that's a Tail!"

Willy Wagtail is willy-nilly, with attitude!
Flitting onto branch or wire
waggling his tail all about,
so bossy and belligerent.
"Hey what's your game?"
"Can anybody play?"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 5/8/2018 12:44:00 PM
this is so cute, John..congratulations.. hugs
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Date: 5/7/2018 3:04:00 PM
Thanks one and all, from down under me. Your comments are very kind and very much appreciated. Cheers and Best Wishes!
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Date: 5/7/2018 12:48:00 PM
what a cute poem John:-)many congrats :-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/7/2018 12:01:00 PM
Congrats, John. Whose voice is that?
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Date: 5/7/2018 3:03:00 PM
It is produced by https://text2mp3.online/ a la Google voice I believe! Cheers
Date: 5/7/2018 11:45:00 AM
Nice to listen to. Good write. Congrats John.
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Date: 5/7/2018 11:25:00 AM
Cute, John. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 5/7/2018 9:02:00 AM
Hi John, I really enjoyed this from start to finish. Congratulations on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis
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Date: 5/7/2018 5:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this delightful poem. Enjoyed it!
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