Parky the penguin felt so low,
He didn’t really like the snow,
Or the blustery winds that blow
Across his icy world.
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A wonderful message wrapped in an enjoyable poem. You said something in your biography about you not being a poet. I respectfully disagree. Ron
Hi Ernestine At last I've found the time to read something, your style seems very similar to my own and I like this one very much, poor old parky. kind regards David
Hi Ernestine, Kids will love this, one for future generations I feel....very well written and enjoyable to read...thanks for this..Great poem best wishes Jon
Its true M lady we look far and wide only to find what we need on our owm doorstep
You never cease to amaze. What a lovely story, very like Edward Lear. Andrew x
Hans Christian Anderson, is smiling down upon you today! Excellent work...Virtually flawless metre....solidly crisp yet smooth structural command. You, young lady & your quasi-diverse poetic largess, never, ever cease to impress & pleasure my literary senses. ~ FjR ~ .2008..
love to draw this one, not perfect but near perfect..lol. I love to see penguins walking..I love this, Ern.. a lovley piece
A delightful children's poem that grownups will adore. Lyrical and lively and what a great moral too. I'd love to see it illustrated. Maurice Sendak would draw it to perfection. Wonderful poem. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Lovely, fun little piece! 10+ for the smiles as I read! -chuck
Hi, Ernestine! It's been almost two years since I logged on, and seeing a new poem from you was like a surprise visit from an old friend. How have you been? Great poem, by the way. Take care.
What a charming, happy poem Ernestine, I could see this with illustrations as a childrens book, well done,10, Love Lynda xxx
Hello Ernestine, This is an excellent, happy poem. I love it. The rhyme, the flow, it's all just perfect, and I really like the name, Parky the penguin. Great read. Thanks Richard
Parky the penguin, he's no fool, He packed his bags for places hotter Then he realised he liked the cool Now he's called the ice-berg spotter I love this light-hearted poem Ernestine, , , The ice is not always whiter on the other side Love duncan X
Humour always attracts me to a poet. I love this type of humour. It's such a lovely poem. Look me up some time. I also write situational comic poetry Kindest Regards Steve