Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Poetry Thursday 101 - Silverback

More from the wonderful natural world. All creatures great and small.



 Silverback

 

Massive in both ego and size,

being aggressive is no surprise.

It falls short of following through

an attack – just as well for you.

 

A gentle, giant, family beast,

caring for each member large to least.

An animal with power to be a thriller,

the dominant silverback mountain gorilla.

© David L Atkinson February 2016 



Woodlouse

 

Is it an insect or some kind of fish

it lives on land but what is its wish.

Would it be happier under the sea,

where it could roam about totally free?

                                                         

A dull looking creature with hard outer shell,

creeping ‘neath stones and doors as well.

An unwelcome visitor inside your house,

the persistently silent, harmless woodlouse.

© David L Atkinson January 2016


God Bless 


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Poetry Thursday 101 - Silverback

More from the wonderful natural world. All creatures great and small.   Silverback   Massive in both ego and size, being aggressive is...