Too Hot to Sleep

When the night is hot and sticky,
and you’re troubled by the heat,
just think about the penguins,
with no socks upon their feet.

And think about the cold waters
where they swim out to feed
trying to avoid the waiting sharks
with their insatiable greed.

Would you like the life of a penguin
instead of being cosy in your bed?
Or would you like to dodge the sharks
and be nice and cold instead?

poem by Orlando Belo
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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