They fly in formation
It's such a sensation
They dive like darts
Seldom missing their mark
They come back afloat
With a fish in their throat
You won't see them offshore
They prefer a perch to snore
When you enter the harbor
You've returned to their larder
Oh pelican, you're swellican
We can learn from the pelican
Pelicans are brothers
The get along like no others
You won't see them fighting
Nor squawking nor biting
The pelican is wise
Have a look in their eyes
They're content in the moment
Without judgement or comment
Silent and stoic
They've no need for heroics
Attentive and alert
They've no need to assert
You can count on the pelican
They'll see you off and back again.