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My poem ‘A Very Funny Animal’ is poem of the day!

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A Very Funny Animal by Norah Colvin

I’ve very excited to see that my poem ‘A very Funny Animal is poem of the day on the Australian Children’s Poetry website today! Yay!

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33 responses to “My poem ‘A Very Funny Animal’ is poem of the day!”

  1. dgkaye Avatar
    dgkaye

    Congrats Norah! ❤

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thanks so much, Debby.

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      1. dgkaye Avatar
        dgkaye

        xx

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  2. Jules Avatar
    Jules

    Well done – I even learned a few things about ‘your friend’ that I didn’t know!

    So much fun to share what we learn. I looked ‘im up and read more. “There is no universally-agreed plural form of “platypus” in the English language. Scientists generally use “platypuses” or simply “platypus”. Colloquially, the term “platypi” is also used for the plural, although this is a form of pseudo-Latin;[11] going by the word’s Greek roots the plural would be “platypodes”. Early British settlers called it by many names, such as “watermole”, “duckbill”, and “duckmole”.[11] Occasionally it is specifically called the “duck-billed platypus”.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      I’m pleased my poem prompted you to do some learning, Jules. Thanks for sharing what you found out.

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      1. Jules Avatar
        Jules

        There was a cartoon where a platipus is featured as the one who solves some problems…Ah here; “(Perry) He is a platypus, they don’t do much. Phineas’ reply when people ask what Perry can do. Perry the Platypus, code named Agent P, or simply Perry, is Phineas and Ferb’s pet platypus, who, unbeknownst to his owners, lives a double life as a secret agent for the O.W.C.A.

        I’m not sure what OWCA stands for. But when either my children or grands were younger sometimes we would watch that cartoon; Phineas and Ferb.

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        1. Norah Avatar
          Norah

          I’m not aware of that cartoon, Jules. It sounds fun.

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          1. Jules Avatar
            Jules

            You might be able to see it on Youtube?

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  3. calmkate Avatar
    calmkate

    a hearty congrats Norah, well earned … what a super poem to present our little friend to children and foreigners alike!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Kate. I consider that high praise coming from a poet. Your comment is very welcome.

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  4. Miss Judy Avatar
    Miss Judy

    Congratulations, Norah!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thanks, Judy.

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  5. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Congratulations, Norah! The poem was delightful. Big yay!

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  6. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    I enjoyed reading this earlier today on Facebook. The platypus is one of the most unusual-looking animals.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      It sure is, Pete. Thank you for your comment here and on Facebook.

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  7. Darlene Avatar
    Darlene

    That is so wonderful. Congratulations!!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      I’m thrilled. Thanks, Darlene.

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  8. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    That is darling. I can see why it won.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Jacqui. 🙂

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  9. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    Congratulations, Norah. I left a comment on the originating site.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      I saw it, Robbie. Thank you. 🙂

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  10. Sarah Brentyn Avatar
    Sarah Brentyn

    That’s fantastic. 🙂 Congratulations, Norah!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Sarah. I’m thrilled. 🙂

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  11. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar
    D. Avery @shiftnshake

    Congratulations Buddy!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thanks, D. 🙂

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  12. beth Avatar
    beth

    You’ve really earned it with this one – congrats!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thanks so much, Beth. I noticed that you had read it on the site before I even knew it was there. 💖

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  13. robinettercleave Avatar
    robinettercleave

    WOW! Well done! You never told me this today. I prob never even gave you a chance!! Sorry!

    I love it and it is such an honour to get chosen for Poem Of the Day!

    You are a champ! xoxoxox

    Ms. Robin Etter-Cleave Brisbane, Australia http://www.altoflute.com.au

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      I didn’t tell you because I didn’t know then. 🙂
      I am delighted. It is an honour. I’m pleased you like it.

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  14. singlikewildflowers Avatar
    singlikewildflowers

    Oh my gosh, it’s a wonderfully fun and educational poem!! Congratulations!!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thanks so much, Esther. I’m pleased you like it.

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  15. Anne Goodwin Avatar
    Anne Goodwin

    Congratulations, Norah, it’s a great poem.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thanks so much, Anne. I am really delighted they chose it for publication. It started out here in response to Charli’s prompt ‘beaver slap’. 🙂

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