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 Poems, Puffin Stuff, Puffins, puffin poem.
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 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.