Antarctica

[Stephen Whiteside]

Antarctica

Antarctica's no paradise.
It's very cold, and ringed with ice.
Whales swim there. They all have lice.
I'd gladly go there in a trice.
Alas, I can't afford the price.

It once was Mankind's chiefest goal
To travel to the southern Pole.
Amundsen, in heroic role,
Filled in at last the final hole
Upon our maps. Let's toast him! Skol!

But now, alas, the ice bergs shrink.
The global climate's on the blink.
The carbon price creates a stink.
Some seek refuge in strong drink.
I'm sure I don't know what to think.

I only know where albatross
Wheel gracefully as oceans toss;
Where plant life is confined to moss,
And Mankind isn't quite the boss,
We face, perhaps, a tragic loss.

Stephen Whiteside 10.04.2015

[Heather]

Depends on the definition of "paradise" I suppose Stephen.

[warooa]

I guess it's paradise if you have myrmecophobia.

That's a fear of ants.

ANTarctica is the only continent with no ants.

The biggest land animal is actually a massive wingless midge which measures a whopping half inch.

[Bob Pacey]

REALLY ?



Bob

[warooa]

Really. Goggle is your friend, Robert.

[Neville Briggs]

I seem to detect an influence of C.J.Dennis, the rhythm of some of those pieces in Book for Kids.

[Bob Pacey]

I do not believe goggle Marty so I might have to go and have a look myself ?


No ants indeed, next thing you will be telling me there are no flies as well .



Bob

[warooa]

I do not believe goggle Marty so I might have to go and have a look myself ?

Bob

Take ya beanie

[Stephen Whiteside]

Quite possibly, Neville.

[Catherine Lee]

Nice Stephen - I really like the last stanza