That seal in New Zealand
That seal in New Zealand
Decided to stay
All the others seals
they went away
Time to migrate
And swim a long lap
That seal in New Zealand
Took a long nap
That seal in New Zealand
Marina full of sun
Thought an extended stay
Was better fun
No sharing of fish
All wharf space she owns
That seal in New Zealand
Has found a new home
She’s now very famous
On the news worldwide
That seal in New Zealand
Takes it all in her stride
Smiling and grunting
A bit of a flap
That seal in New Zealand
Got a very good rap
She rolled for the camera
300 kilos of lard
A grin for the lens
Isn’t too hard
Named “Owha” by locals
She has stayed a year
Missing her friends
No! Not a tear
That seal in New Zealand
Intends to stay
Loves her new country
In the sun she will lay
Jeanie Axton
- Submitted in response to Poetry Prompt #43
Jeanie said: I saw on the news a story about a seal who has stayed on at The Auckland’s Marina in New Zealand instead of migrating. I thought it a fun topic for a Seal poem.
