POEM: Joey’s Mountain

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POEM: Joey’s Mountain

April 28, 2023 by Frances Macaulay Forde

Surfing Instagram today, I saw the cutest video of a baby Koala cuddled by his mum and was instantly inspired. 

Joey’s mountain. 

Oh, to be a Koala, cuddled for
the first 12 months of your life.

Snug and warm above, in a gum 
tree divide, safe in mum’s cozy fur.

Dozing to a leaf lullaby, rocked by 
the wind.  Food to be devoured

with glee - and free. No rent to pay
or house to maintain.  Eucalypt 

umbrella protects from the rain,
swaying wet songs. No need to clean. 

Just stretch a hand, grab a branch - chew.
Time to sleep, feed, breed - as Koalas do.

Frances Macaulay Forde © 2023

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on April 28, 2023 at 11:50 am | Reply Liz Gauffreau

The koala’s life does sound idyllic!

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- on April 28, 2023 at 2:17 pm | Reply Frances Macaulay Forde
  
  Thanks, Liz. Hope you are keeping well. 🙂
  
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  - on April 28, 2023 at 8:03 pm Liz Gauffreau
    
    You’re welcome, Frances. I’m happy to say I am keeping well!
    
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