Cockatoo: The Story of a Parrot Who Lost His Voice

Cockatoo, Cockatoo, I can’t hear you!

Wherever did your voice go? 

Is it traveling to-and-fro?

Cockatoo, Cockatoo, can you hear me?

I’m talking rather loudly. 

I’m feeling rather proudly. 

Cockatoo, Cockatoo, I think I caught a glimpse!

Your voice is in your throat, 

But you swallowed it like a goat. 

Cockatoo, Cockatoo, can you burp it up?

Find your voice again. 

So, you can speak to men. 

Cockatoo, Cockatoo, it might be coming back. 

I hear it growing stronger. 

Speak out a little longer!
Cockatoo, Cockatoo, your voice is loud and clear.
I'm glad I made you find it. 
Now you'll have to get behind it.

Copyright 2019 Jennifer Waters