The Duck Billed Platypus

another one from out of me daughters lunch box... long ago

The Duck Billed Platypus

 

Have you ever known a creature like

The platypus

More unusual than the average

Cat or mousycus

 

Though not the prettiest of creatures

It has some most endearing features

Like a shovel nose a secret pouch and

Webbed shaped toes of course

 

It lays its eggs not in a nest or

On a bed of course

But by the dozen almost square

And in straight rows of course

So if you ever catch sight of my

Dear platypus

 

Though not so ugly as a wart Hog

Or a Hippy Party Mouse

Be kind enough to let me know

Because I’ve lost one and I’m

Lonely and most unhappicus

 

Reviews

[Riddhi]

You actually had duck billed platypus once??? Did you??? I have just read about these animals in my bio textbooks..Their scientific name is ornithorhynchus..And though they are mammals they don't have features common with all mammals...Even i want to see them in reality...I have never seen one...
You described nicely about them..
Thanks for writing and keep on sharing..
Take care
Riddhi

[Neville]

Thank you dear Riddhi.. just a bit of fun, I've never had one.. got a dog tho x

[Riddhi]

Oh...Anyway , this writing was great!!!

[Neville]

thanks again my friend... N x

[andrew mitchell]

I've been lucky to see them in the wild. Lovely creatures and a fun write Nev like A Dr Seuss story.

[Neville]

How bloomin wonderful, that must have been amazing.. and thank you for the compliment Andrew, cheers.. N

[lightsong]

I believe You are great with children, You are able to communicate and connect with them in a wonderful, funny and clever way. this educating poem just a proof about it.

[Neville]

kids and animals love me.. its the grown ups that frighten me.. bless you dear friend, you are so kind, I feel very spoilt sometimes... N x

[lightsong]

don't You know that kids and animals don't know how to lie :) so be spoiled my friend You surely deserve it.

[Neville]

I never thought of that.. what a wonderful thing for you to say my friend... N x

[Chris Shaw]

Another lunch box delight. Such a fun poem that young children would love to hear Neville. Love your word inventions. Mousycus and unhappicus made me smile.

Chris

[Neville]

I smile every time someone smiles at these.. am smiling now.. thank you Chris :)

[Chris Shaw]

Your lunch box poems are so delightful. Unfortunately we have no young children in my immediate family that I can read them to, so I will have to enjoy them myself :)

[Neville]

good enough for me...

[Mrudula Rani]

You forgot to add a warning, dear Neville! Platypus is a venamous mammal! That will get you your pet back in no time. What a delightful poem!

[Neville]

Ha now what a good idea that is.. bless ya M.... Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Small suggestion to help my friend, to get his pet back!

[Neville]

a brilliant strategy.. thanks M.. will let ya know if it works...

[Ana Papaya]

Hippy party mouse. :)
So wonderful Neville.
I love children's poems you delivered so much fun in this silly poem.

[Neville]

Cheers Ana... I used to enjoy scribbling them too.... N

[angel]

Most charming poem, my friend, and what a sweet idea. I used to put notes in my kid's lunchboxes, too, but if I included a poem, 'twas usually a funny limerick, or something, perhaps, by Ogden Nash.
And, Riddhi, down there--I have never seen a LIVE platypus, but I saw a stuffed one, once, in a natural history museum. Most peculiar!

[Neville]

thank you angel.. yeah a different little note every school day for years... that's me daughters school days not me platy p*****s x

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Why Yes, I have Nev....they are called Humans....interesting but strange strange breed!

[Neville]

You are indeed write..

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

See Nev. another secret exposed...loved by children and animals. Hard men don't have these attributes...only solemn, true, loving ones do :)

[Neville]

dang.. is nothing sacred.. so glad you are alive CQ..

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

The first of my procedures went well and I am home and resting. My children and grands will all be home tomorrow and helping with Thanksgiving... I can't wait!

[Neville]

Good to hear on all counts.. Happy Thanksgiving my friend and regards to your internal organs..

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! I don't celebrate it in the traditional sense. I have long histories on both sides of the boat...so it's my day to be glorious in all that I know, have learned, and feel. I'm an extremely rich woman in the important stuff!

[Neville]

we dont really celebrate it at all here.. too many other things, I guess.. enjoy your day tho and yes, be glorious..it seems, you are indeed rich..

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful poetry shared Neville. The platypus is a interesting creature. I enjoyed this tale my friend. Thank you for sharing the amazing poem.
Coyote

[Neville]

bless ya dear Coyote you flatterus so I thank ye and so does my platypus...

[Lorry]

Nice one Sir. I remember coming across a story of how victorian london refused to believe it was an actual animal when a stuffed exhibit appeared...and who can blame them. it isnt nice to comment on looks, because (well see my avatar and keep opinion to self please), but you do get the impression its a face only a mother could love :)
(the platypus, ya cheeky scamp) :)

[Neville]

Thank you kind sir, and might I just say, your wit is only surpassed by that of your honesty, handsomeness and poetry.... All Good Things to ya... N

[Lorry]

Smoooooootth :)

[Neville]

back and sides.. me fronts not much to shout about..