Burnie Has Two Mascots New
The boardwalk is a favourite route
For those that every morn commute
From home to office or their store.
But then one day, along the shore,
As workers into town did hurry,
Beside the beach there was a flurry
Of thrashing water, foam and spray.
The unusual sight caused some dismay
And then, to everyone’s surprise
Some creatures from the sea did rise.
The passers-by all stood to stare
And now they saw what the creatures were.
“They’re octopuses,” said Peter Hyde.
“But are you sure?” Bill Thomson cried.
“They’ve only got six arms, not eight.
I think I’ll ring The Advocate.”
The police stood by in case of danger,
Awaiting advice from the wildlife ranger
On what to do with these creatures queer
That in the town were now so near.
Throughout the day the crowds did grow
To view these visitors on show.
Great consternation did arise
When they did see their enormous size.
As time went by, day after day,
It looked as though they wished to stay
And, happy to call West Beach home,
No longer did they wish to roam.
In academic circles too,
The interest and excitement grew
And scientists had to find out more
About these creatures on our shore.
Researchers to our town did travel
The myst’ry of these guests t’unravel.
And in the summer, right up to May,
Young children all come here to play
And frolic with their new-found friends
Throughout the week and at weekends.
Two hexapuses our mascots new,
For Burnie they have been a coup.
© John D. Duncan July 2012
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