Dream Of Pink - Lincoln Park Zoo Poem by Ima Ryma

A Chilean flamingo who
Is still in a juvenile way
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo
Has feathers that are fluffy grey.
But as the youngster does grow up
Time and diet does assure that
The feathers will turn bright pink - yup!
But meanwhile in the habitat
The youngster must just wonder why
It is not pink like Mom and Dad.
All the youngster can do is sigh
And dream about being pink clad.

And as the youngster does mature,
Pink will replace the grey for sure.