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Saturday, 23 February 2013

Atacama fur seals

We're the atacama fur seals
Desert dwellers by the sea
Don't like to be disturbed much
Bother us and we get moody

We often swim together
But the thing that we like best
Is sitting on the desert shore
And lazing with the rest

We never venture inland
There's no water there for us
But don't deny we're desert dwellers
Then we'll really make a fuss

Sometimes wayward penguins
Dare to invade our home
Then they see our anger
And find somewhere else to roam

There are of course other animals
Dwelling in the atacama sand
But they're nothing compared to us
We hope that you'll understand

Xxxxx

Linked up at real toads transforming Friday about deserts.

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14 comments:

  1. Helen23 February 2013 at 15:01

    Not easy to educate AND entertain with a poem ... you did both!!

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  2. Kerry O'Connor23 February 2013 at 15:15

    These are very appealing sea-lions.

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    1. LLM Calling23 February 2013 at 20:37

      they're fun creatures, they actually chase penguins for fun and never hurt them

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  3. Ella23 February 2013 at 15:24

    I wish we did understand more...
    Yes, you did both-entertain and teach!
    :D

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    1. LLM Calling23 February 2013 at 20:37

      thanks Ella, I'm addicted to natural history programmes on bbc

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  4. Hannah23 February 2013 at 17:10

    I love the creature you chose and the voice that you used to tell us of it, Emma!! Great write and thank you for joining Transforming Friday!!

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  5. Margaret23 February 2013 at 17:57

    Never would I have associated seals with the desert! Thanks for educating me.

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    1. LLM Calling23 February 2013 at 20:39

      I know, it's crazy isn't it. there are penguin who nest inthe desert as well and have to put their eggs under the sand to keep them cool - our world is amazing

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  6. GoddessChhavi23 February 2013 at 20:24

    aw these are so cute! I can imagine them reciting your poem! Ha! :D

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  7. Sherry Blue Sky23 February 2013 at 23:45

    I remember going out on my first whale watching tour and the boat stopping by a small island of rocks inhabited by hundreds of sea lions - the growly little noise they made was ENCHANTING. I was thrilled right down to my toes!

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  8. Susie Clevenger26 February 2013 at 06:50

    A poem that teaches..love it!

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