Photo I took in NZ, they’re critically endangered
Here’s a poem I wrote about them:
In the southern lands, where ice meets sea,
Where waves crash upon rugged shores,
There dwells a creature, unique and rare,
The yellow-eyed penguin, with eyes so fair.
Its plumage, like a painter's brush,
Splashed with hues of black and white,
But it's those eyes, oh, those piercing eyes,
That hold the secret of its soul's disguise.
Yellow as the sun at morning's dawn,
They gleam with wisdom, ancient and deep,
Reflecting the mysteries of the vast ocean,
Where this noble bird finds its devotion.
With grace it waddles upon the sand,
A symbol of resilience, against all odds,
For its kind, the battle for survival is real,
Yet it persists, with a spirit that won't yield.
Through treacherous waters, it ventures out,
To find nourishment for its hungry brood,
Swimming with purpose, slicing through the tide,
A testament to the strength it cannot hide.
In a world so often gray and cold,
The yellow-eyed penguin stands so bold,
A gentle reminder, amidst the chaos and strife,
That beauty can thrive, even in the harshest life.
So let us cherish this marvelous creature,
A symbol of hope, and a testament to endurance,
For in its eyes, we find a reflection of our own,
A reminder that in darkness, light can be sown.
by HunkyFunkster
19 Comments
Yeah but can he play 3C?
This is an incredible post and such an amazing photo. Well done. Did you mean to post this in the subreddit for Penguins hockey? We get alot of Penguin posts regarding animals facts and photos. Just wanting to make sure you reach the correct subreddit
That’s an adorable penguin
This is way r/penguins is the best sub out there. Great hockey and the occasional penguin post
peak offseason content, always love the first random penguin post.
It’s not yellow, it’s gold.
Look at this G. What a guy/gall
This is definitely the off season content I’m here for.
He looks like a good net front presence
I read this in Samwise Gamgee’s voice
I’ve seen the same penguin on my honeymoon off the coast of Stewart Island. Thank you for sharing.
This is a hockey subreddit, but a penguin post is always welcome!!
Hell yeah dude! Let’s Go Pens!
Best part of the off-season
Piercing eyes ✅
Waddles ✅
Resilient ✅
Bold ✅
Yep, it’s Sidney,
Wrong sub but an amazing picture! Awesome that my feed gets blessed with the random real penguin
I know you didn’t particularly mean for this to be posted here, but I love this lol so beautiful, both the penguin and the poem. If you aren’t already a hockey fan, we’d love to have you stick around 🙂
Suit him up.
He may be a symbol of hope and resilience, but his cap hit might be too high for him to be a viable option here in Pittsburgh.
Jokes aside, that is great picture!