The Last Penguin

So once there was this group of penguins. They hung out doing penguiny things--penguin parties, dance lessons, penguin feasts--they had loads of fun.

After awhile, the penguins start pairing off. One pair of penguins decides to stay together for always, then another pair. There was one pair that thought they might want to make a way together, but soon realized that it wouldn't work--- though most of them found each other easily and happily. But this merry band continued to pair off until there were a good number of pairs, all embarking on their journey as mates for life. But there was one left. She loved all her penguin friends--loved what each pair taught her. She also looked forward to the day that would bring her to her mate for life, and was patiently waiting until that day came. She watched as two by two, her friends left to make a life with each other.

She did have days when she was lonely, wondering if she would ever feel like she fit in. But she knew there were other penguins, and hopefully one for her some day. She also knew that her merry little band would always love her and include her in all their penguin shindigs, not to mention let her be auntie to any of the little penguins that might come along.