The Mama Otter

Just a fun write for Mother’s Day.

Once there was a mama otter

whose baby swam into the water

even though she shouldn’t oughter

swim so deep into the water.

Then mama otter went to the water

to save her baby as she oughter.

With a sudden, wet, grasp she caught her

and got her baby from the water.

So the moral is a mama otter

if she finds her baby deep in water

will swim like her own mama taught her

and do everything to save her daughter.

Author's Note

The photo is courtesy of Pinterest.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

A great metaphor this is! Animals and humans think alike and behave alike in many ways; this is a perfect example of what we teach our kids ( to swim) and what a mother or father would do to save the life of their own when called to do so; a knee jerk reaction.... well done Dara, a positive comment on human nature....best, Betty xo

[Dara]

You are so right! I actually watched a video of a mother otter teaching her baby how to swim. I was amazed at the similarities. I guess it shows that the bond between parent and offspring is strong beyond the boundaries of human nature. That you for this great review and insight Betty. Take care during these rocky days ahead!

[Betty Hermelee]

Rocky is correct, a bit fearful of the unknown after the election....stay safe too

[Unspoken poet]

So AMAZING!!
This is wonderful and caring.

[Dara]

Thank you again! I thought the photograph was so adorable I had to write something about it. :-)

[Davidgeo]

Adorable.

I don't know if you did this on purpose but I couldn't help but make the phonetic connection between 'mama otter' and 'alma mater'. Especially at the end, with the bit about remembering what her 'mama otter' taught her. I'm probably just making weird connections that aren't there though.

Regardless of all that non-sense, this is a really cleverly cute little poem.

[Dara]

I love your perspective on my poem. It’s wonderful how people can read and make it something of their own. Thank you and great to see you here.

[Davidgeo]

Likewise. You always write good things.

[billyjf]

this is a cute poem, especially some of the rhymes.

[Dara]

Thank you! It was fun to write.

[Paul Bell]

If only I could show this to my mum.
See mum you just don't throw people into the water and think they can automatically swim.
Though something tells me the answer would be, are you alive and can you swim, and did you see the price of swimming lessons.

[Dara]

Your mum sounds a bit like mine. She did take us down to the lake for swimming lessons but I am sure they were free. :-D

[Paul Bell]

Probably a law against that now. lol

[Rye]

aww, this is touching, enjoyed this write

[Dara]

Thank you Rye! I just loved the photo and was inspire to write something. I read where mother otters teach their young to swim. The bond between mother and child in the animal kingdom is very touching too. Good to see you here :-)