Fernando the Fearless
We’re truly in awe of
Fernando the Fearless
who needed no net
for the flying trapeze.
Alas, what a shame
it’s surpisingly difficult
catching a bar
in the midst of a sneeze.
— Kenn Nesbitt
Copyright © 2006. All Rights Reserved.
Reading Level: Grade 5
Topics: Poems about Kooky Characters
Poetic Techniques: Alliteration, Descriptive Poems, Rhyme Schemes
Word Count: 35
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