A Daft Crackpot Poem by Ernestine Northover
A Daft Crackpot
Parky the penguin felt so low,
He didn’t really like the snow,
Or the blustery winds that blow
Across his icy world.
Parky the penguin thought that he
Would find a boat and go to sea,
He needed to be wild and free,
Gone from his icy world.
Parky the penguin sailed away,
Spotted a sunny sandy bay,
Where he could laze around all day.
Unlike his icy world.
Parky the penguin got so hot,
And could not find one shady spot,
He knew he was a daft crackpot,
Leaving his icy world.
Parky the penguin hitched a ride,
On a tiny raft, narrow not wide,
And reaching home, had verified,
He’d missed his icy world.
Parky the penguin hugged his Mum,
Then skidded off upon his tum,
His escapade was not humdrum,
Nor was his icy world.
© Ernestine Northover
What a charming, happy poem Ernestine, I could see this with illustrations as a childrens book, well done,10, Love Lynda xxx
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.
Lovely, fun little piece! 10+ for the smiles as I read! -chuck
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 ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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
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
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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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