There Once Was A Puffin…
There Once Was a Puffin
Oh, there once was a Puffin
Just the shape of a muffin,
And he lived on an island
In the bright blue sea!
He ate little fishes,
That were most delicious,
And he had them for supper
And he had them for tea.
But this poor little Puffin,
He couldn’t play nothin’,
For he hadn’t anybody
To play with at all.
So he sat on his island,
And he cried for awhile, and
He felt very lonely,
And he felt very small.
Then along came the fishes,
And they said, “If you wishes,
You can have us for playmates,
Instead of for tea!”
So they now play together,
In all sorts of weather,
And the Puffin eats pancakes,
Like you and like me.
by Florence Page Jaques
Posted: April 6th, 2009 under Poems, Poems about puffins, Puffin Fun & Games, puffin poem, Puffin Poems, Puffin Stuff, Puffins.
Tags: poem about puffin, poem about puffins, puffin, puffin poem, puffins poem
Comments
Comment from admin
Time September 22, 2009 at 12:58 pm
That is a sweet story. Very sweet. Thank you for sharing it. It is good to hold onto memories like these. Maybe you can read the poem to her when you visit her next.
Comment from Anne Shepherd
Time December 30, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I learned this poem as a child. I am now 68 and have been looking for this poem for a long time. Thank you.
Comment from admin
Time December 30, 2009 at 3:32 pm
How wonderful Anne! I am happy you found it! Thank you for visiting and leaving a message. =) I will try to find more puffin poems, songs, and other share worthy items to post. Be well!
Comment from Roz Neiman
Time January 20, 2010 at 3:58 am
I learned this poem in first grade. I am now 62 years old and never forgot the verses.I recited it to my kids and grandkids.I recently had a heart attack and for some reason kept thinking about the poem so I googled it.Delighted to find it in print.
Comment from admin
Time January 25, 2010 at 9:14 am
It is so nice to read that this poem is touching people. I am happy you found it! And that you can share it with your grandkids again! =) Here’s to a healthy year…be well.
Comment from clem
Time June 3, 2010 at 10:20 am
Good to see that poetry, of whatever subject,
survives yet. Now the younger must needs
join ship! The last line in this poem has stuck
with me for 70+ years.
Comment from admin
Time June 3, 2010 at 11:21 am
I agree, completely. I love poetry and puffins. Now to inspire the rest of the world! =) Thank you for your kind and thoughtful reply!
Comment from Dave Reid
Time November 17, 2010 at 9:44 pm
This poem (in illustrated book form) was one of my son’s favorites 30 years ago. Now trying to find a copy to read to my 2 year old granddaughter. Also planning a trip to Iceland in January and see that there is a Puffin Island there.
Comment from Puffinpalooza
Time November 18, 2010 at 1:16 pm
If you go to Amazon.com and type in “There Once Was A Puffin” you will find it — illustrated in book form for relatively cheap! =) Good luck and how lovely a gift…
Comment from Zoe Allen
Time February 4, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I love this poem. I first heard this peom at the age of four. My Mom bought me the story teller collection which you bought every two weeks from a news agent. It was a book with lots of stories and it came with a cassett tape. I have found this poem because my 9yr old need a poem for his home work and this one fitted the bill. I hope many more people enjoy this poem. Thankyou.
Comment from Audrey
Time September 13, 2011 at 7:05 pm
My son just memorized this poem in his kindergarten class. I had never learned it ……..until now. We have had a great time with this poem. Thank you.
Comment from dave mahon
Time October 2, 2011 at 8:14 pm
who made the puffin pancakes?
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Time October 10, 2011 at 3:02 am
[...] Merry Sunshine” (this is another edition of the poem she’s memorizing); Louise chose “There Once Was a Puffin” by Florence Page Jaques. We’re using The Harp and the Laurel Wreath for our poetry selections, and I just let the [...]
Comment from Melinda Hitchcock
Time October 28, 2011 at 2:31 am
My brother and I learnt this poem when I was about 9. We would spend days reciting and must have driven our mum mad. Even now I remebered some of the lines but was really pleased to see it in print to see the lines my memory was unable to grasp.. I am now 51 and really pleased to be able to share it with my children and grandchildren. Thankyou.
Comment from Meg
Time November 19, 2011 at 4:52 am
How sweet is that!? Thank you so much for sharing your story. What a beautiful poem this has been for so many! =)
Comment from Meg
Time November 19, 2011 at 4:53 am
YAY! How fun. Thanks for sharing this… how cute! =)
Comment from Carol
Time January 10, 2012 at 8:57 am
I have been reciting this poem for 60 years, I learned it very young. Now my grandaughter is learning it, and she loves puffins, too.
Comment from joyce
Time January 13, 2012 at 9:04 am
I learned this poem as a song. Anyone else know the song. I sing it to my grandchildren. They love it.
Comment from Meg
Time January 16, 2012 at 10:53 am
How sweet! =) It does seem to be a fairly popular song!
Comment from Meg
Time January 16, 2012 at 10:54 am
That is so cute! =) Thank you for teaching your granddaughter too!
Comment from Teacher’s daughter
Time September 21, 2009 at 8:11 pm
My mother taught this poem to her third grade students. She is now 83 and has Alzheimer’s but still enjoys reciting this poem.