Camera Roll 23: Koala-ty Sleep

 23 words about a photo on my phone camera roll poetry series



 

"Koalas can sleep for up to 20 hours a day, due to their low energy diet, and the intense amount of energy required to break down toxic leaves." Source: Queensland Dept. of Environment.
 

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12 comments:

  1. What a great photo, Bridget! Your words are a perfect accompaniment.

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  2. It's amazing the sounds these critters make, during breeding season. Not so snoozy-snorey then! (I've heard on video. But not in real life.)

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    1. Excuse my incognito comment. Kat here. :)

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  3. You always make me smile. Love koalas! They are champion nappers. :D ~ Jama

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  4. Bridget, the photo and your words make for a great pairing.

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  5. Aw, love the koala capture, Bridget, & the idea of "toxic".

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  6. Oh, YAY! We can comment again! I love this project and the way you've described the "toxic" relationship!

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  7. Oh...what fun. That koala is adorable, and I learned something from your poem.

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  8. Very fun, Bridget! I had the opportunity to travel to Australia back in the 80s and heard these creatures snore!

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  9. An adorable koala! Love the toxic relationship metaphor.

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  10. Oh, every detail of this made me smile!

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