My Koala

by Alex Malone aged 8

I once had a koala,
He loved to swing and play.
But when I set him free,
He didn’t run away.

I could have had a kangaroo,
Platypus or Cockatoo.
But all I really wanted…
Was a cuddly friend like you!

I once had a koala,
He came from far away.
He used to dance and grin,
And always made my day!

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