Animalia Australia Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi

This is a unique and well thought out free verse poem, Ahmad, which acquaints us with many animals and creatures of Australia they we are not all that familair with. Of course, everyone knows of the Koalas, emus, and kangaroos. Thanks to the late Steve Irwin (and Paul Hogan) we all have heard of the terrifying Salt Water Crocodile, too. But few of us from half a world away know of the Weedy Sea Dragon or Eastern Banjo Frog, or the Spotted wobbegong, whatever that is. Not only is this a well-written poem, it is a very informative one as well. Carl.

I agree, really nice write.

I like the shape of this poem. It is only half a tree, so it is up to us to include the many other creatures that should not be left out to make this a whole tree. I particularly find the platypus and echidna, only mammals laying eggs and unique mammals of Australia, and would like them to be included. As far as birds are concerned, the lyre bird should not be overlooked. Of course, this is my own opinion. I don’t know whether Saint-Saëns was thinking of these animals.

australian is heaven for all reptile,

Hello Ahmad and what a very unusual poem, great research, great shape and educational. Loyd

What an amazing diagram this poem makes as it goes down the page! How could I not comment on this poem coming from Down Under Australia. You have more knowledge of these animals than I have and I can see you care for animals so much. 10 Karin Anderson

Good Poem................ Showing your love for animals............

Good Poem................ Showing your love for animals............

I like this one. It moves beyond just a typical sound poem with the questions in the last stanza. Rhetorical questions to the reader can be very effective, and it definitely works here. Nice work.

hmmmm... human google(go girl) . thanks.md