by J. Patrick Lewis
What is earth, whale?
A sea where I sing.
What is earth, robin?
A thing I call Spring.
What is earth, python?
A space to squeeze in.
What is earth, penguin?
A place to freeze in.
What is earth, camel?
A land without water.
What is earth, horsefly?
No spot for a swatter.
What is earth, earthworm?
An apple a day.
What is earth, groundhog?
A hole in PA.
What is earth, eagle?
A sky where I soar.
What is earth, cockroach?
A house I explore.
What is earth, eel?
It's really quite shocking.
What is earth, parrot?
Where I go on talking
and talking
and talking
and talking. . . . . .
from Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems
edited by Georgia Heard, Roaring Brook Press, 2009
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