Penguins

long before the front
swept north from Carolina
every cell in dad in son in daughter
transmitted at the same
frequency

dad its gonna storm tonight
i know i'll ask your mom
dialogue without text
"song without words"
they call it

mom's custody she must approve
she planned a trip to see
her mom in Maryland
will she choose to be snowed in
here or there

parentude ups the amplitude
message returned the children
would be pleased if you came
to play this afternoon i'll supply
the cocoa

emperor penguins and their chicks
can recognize
can amplify
their calls
across a continent