So Big

The dinosaur, an ancient beast,

I'm told, was very large.
His eyes were so big as tennis balls,
His stomach was bigger than a garage.
He had the biggest humping back,
A neck as long as Friday.
I'm glad he lived so long ago,
And didn't live in my day!
by: Max Fatchen

Know your poet:

Max Fatchen (1920-2012) was an Australian journalist. He wrote several books for
children such as A Paddock of Poems and The Country Mail in Coming. He also
received many awards.