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Wallaby

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Willoughby Woo was a wallaby

Whose kangaroo friends called him “Wannabe,”

He’d pretend to be cool,

But they called him a fool.

It’s not what a wallaby oughtta be.

 

“Now listen, my friend, Joey Roo,

I’m certain we’re cousins, we two,

Though different in name,

We are clearly the same, 

And you see that I’m handsome like you.”

 

Still, Willoughby Wallaby Woo

Wished he were a fine kangaroo,

His friend Joey Roo,

Said, “I know what to do.

Just say, ‘Bibbity Bobbity, Boo!'”

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26 thoughts on “Wallaby

  1. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    What a great picture, Anneli. 😊 They are so adorable looking.

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  2. nellifant's avatar

    Your poems are always so clever and such fun, Anneli.

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  3. John's avatar

    They are sooo cute! I love your fun poem, Anneli. ❤️😊

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  4. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    That is darling. I was researching the Wallace Line–Elephants on one side Wallabys et all on the other. Fascinating critters share the environment with Wallabies

    OK, what is the plural of ‘wallaby’? ies just doesn’t look right!

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  5. Writing to Freedom's avatar

    Wobbly Willoughby wallaby wishing wondrously.

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  6. wholelottarosie's avatar

    Dear Anneli, what a delight to find your poetic Willoughby-Wallaby-Woo verse here!
    I laughed out loud at the image of that poor little wallaby desperately trying to rise into the glamorous world of the “real” kangaroos. Social mobility in the marsupial kingdom – who would have thought things were just as complicated there as among us humans?

    Your Joey Roo, by the way, sounds like someone who should definitely be hired as a personal advisor. A friend who can solve any identity crisis with a casual “Bibbity Bobbity Boo!” is clearly a treasure. If only life always worked that easily!

    Thank you for this wonderful, playful comment. You’re not only making Willoughby bounce, but lifting my spirits too.

    Warm hugs from Germany….,
    Rosie

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  7. Ursula's avatar

    Thanks for the fun post. I love your poem or how else should I call it. Áre those Wallabies and kind of cousins?

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  8. Mags Win's avatar

    Love your poem and the photo is great.

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