Maureen McConaghySWAN PARENTSSeven swimming cygnets That’s a lot to manage even for A devoted couple And a lot of mouths to feed The mother and father must work hard…6d ago6d ago
Maureen McConaghyPAINTED DOGShe has herself a village And she really does need one, with more than A dozen Wiggly hungry pups to feed She too is very hungry The other…Aug 22Aug 22
Maureen McConaghySEA OTTERShe floats on her back among a Raft of sea otters Herself forming a warm raft For her pup who Is now full of milk and dozing She is hungry…Aug 17Aug 17
Maureen McConaghyELEPHANTThe numbers are unfair One against nineteen But she is absolutely Determined That the pack of wild spotted dogs Will not get her baby She…Aug 12Aug 12
Maureen McConaghyCLARABELLEThis time she wouldn’t let them Steal her baby This time she was going to Keep her treasure safe She found a hidden spot among some trees…Aug 7Aug 7
Maureen McConaghyORANGUTAN TEACHERIt is dawn and School is in session Home school, that is, or rather Jungle school In this school the 3 Ns are taught: Nutrition…Aug 3Aug 3
Maureen McConaghyVILLAGE MOMIn the 1930’s in small Greek villages, a Birth Was a major event So she was the center of attention Lying on the bed Working hard, then…Aug 1Aug 1
Maureen McConaghyALLIGATORDon’t you dare come near her eggs She’s got a couple dozen Down in that nest she built And she’s standing guard She doesn’t need to warm…Jul 25Jul 25
Maureen McConaghyMAMMA PIGShe was busy She was totally focused It was her eighth trip Pacing across the lawn Carrying a big mouthful of hay From the barn to A nice…Jul 24Jul 24
Maureen McConaghyTINKERShe was not satisfied The dog house was just not Cosy enough The floor was too hard And the doorway was too wide open She set about…Jul 22Jul 22