‘Bat watching’ by Alexander, aged 10 (Wildverse 2020, 8-12 runner-up)
Fluttering, flittering,Fleetingly skittering,The bats burst out the tangle of ash,Swerving, zipping,Instinctively flipping,The evening acrobats dash,Deftly dancing,Artfully darting,Whirring wings above me flash,Flickering, twisting,Skittishly skimming,My heart leaps at needle squeak,Zigzagging, twirling,Swiftly swerving,Detector splutters as they streak,Swaying, scooting,Nimbly swooping,Their movement so unique,Frolicking, friskingLithely flicking,A summer evening’s treat,Rippling, skimming,Briskly quivering,Prehistoric flyers free,Weaving whirling,Agilely turning,Bats seem wondrous to me.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.