Fitzroy Island (Australia)

Children's poem, written for 8 Y/O grandson who spent his Queensland holiday checking out the wildlife. He was twice bitten by goannas.

A rumor had started, around the Island of  Fitzory,

A fierce hunter was coming, every critter to destroy.

It began when a Possum, heard the rangers talking,

About bringing in a specialist, to do the stalking.

 

She said “His name is Blake, he always gets the job done,

He will get every animal, he never misses one.”

Possum was shocked, and immediately spread the word,

He told every marsupial, insect and bird.

 

As the word spread, the stories got more frightening,

The wombats were worried, about his noose tightening,

“He has a huge knife that splits a tree down the middle”,

Said the koala, as he had a nervous piddle.

 

By the end of the day,  terror had spread,

Because Possum half heard, what the Ranger had said.

The goannas were frightened, of being dropped in a stew,

The Kangaroos  terrified, of his next Barbeque.

 

When the boat arrived, with that hunter named Blake,

There were no creatures in sight, not an ant or a snake.

All were in hiding, in a hole or up a tree,

“Please eat something else, don’t let it be me”.

 

True to reputation, Blake was full of ambition,

And determined to complete this serious mission.

Creeping thru the bush, following their tracks,

He found them under rocks, and hiding in cracks.

 

But wait, what is happening?  He is letting them go!

Looks like he just wanted to say “Hello”!

It was actually part of an environmental study,

He just checked them and said,,    “You’re doing fine little buddy”.

Reviews

[Glen Yumang Manese]

This...like your other writes gives the child like feel in the lines...easy flowing and the happy ever after in the ending lines...

[Keith]

Thanks again Glen, I really appreciate the RR's.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

I liked this one..reminds me the stories that use to tell us in camp when I was a cub scout...

[Keith]

Thank you again for the feedback Glen. I won't respond to all individually, but I do hope you get to see your niece before they move. These early poems are mostly about my grandchildren, I guess they inspired me to write. Cheers mate.

[s y e]

This was lovely, Keith. I was so hoping he wasn't going to harm them. :) Loved the happy ending, some parts made me giggle, you done a great job on this. :)

~ Noodle.

[Keith]

Thanks Noodle.

[s y e]

My pleasure!

[Angi]

Oh! I loved this! I was hoping he wasn't going to harm them. I laughed to see that old koala piddle. As always, well done! Angi~

[Keith]

Thank you Angi. My grandson Blake is only 8 and loves animals, especially reptiles, so it had to be a happy ending.

[Angi]

My pleasure!

[The Girl That Let You G..]

The goannas were frightened, of being dropped in a stew,
That line immediatly made me think back to the book wombat stew...(chuckles) that was my all time favourite book as a kid.
This was a great write. It flows perfectly and the rhyme is perfect.
Hmm, definatly better not to break a sweat over rumors...for they are simply that.

[Keith]

Nothing too philisophical from me, just havin fun.

[Tate Morgan]

A lesson in rumors that is not lost on me thank you Well told.

[Keith]

Thank you Tate. I particularly appreciate rr from someone of your talent and experience. I am indeed a novice so any advice most welcome.

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

Wonderful and delightful write, very engaging story and I enjoyed every line. I love animals and have been to Australia, would have loved to see the wombat, the emu, the koala, and others but only got to see the kangaroo and sea gulls. Great composition, creative and remarkable presentation of the story, and a touching impact in the last lines. Excellent title to wrap it all up.

[Keith]

Thank you for such kind words Cynthia.

[Marie]

That's really nice. I'm glad he didn't hurt them.

[Keith]

Thanks again Marie.

[TL Boehm]

This is a GREAT kids poem. It would make a wonderful illustrated book. It flows so well, is entertaining, humorous - all the things that children would love. Well penned.

[Keith]

Thank you for your kind words.

[carol burgess romance]

This is very entertaining.....glad it was an envirinmental study and not a hunter..liked it much

[Keith]

Thanks Carol. Still finding my way, appreciate your kind words.