she just arrived
on this beautiful bay
azure on the water
creamy white sands
and up in the sky
little billowing clouds
she began to walk
slowly but surely
it will take all day
and then the sun will go down
she’ll lay her eggs
then later she’ll return
back into the ocean
and looking up to the moon
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Image credit: Adam Azim @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a sea turtle emerging from the sea and traveling on the sand. Behind it, you can blue sea and a sky dotted with small white clouds.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #291 photo prompt.
luna's on line 
The further away from men, the better.
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Very much so! I think I remember what you did to help the sea turtles…
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The urge to survive, and when the eggs hatch, …it’s a race to the water, …lovely words and such a gorgeous photo. Chris,…💫
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Thanks so much, Penny. I do hope the little turtles manage to get away.
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Me too, … I remember seeing a documentary where some children were helping the little newly hatched ones to the water, chasing off the birds that would attack them. Birds nil, turtles countless, …yaaay!
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Oh excellent!!
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Nature…an animal…this poem is a treat, Chris.
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So glad that you enjoyed that!
Thanks Dave.
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So beautifully written dear friend. They have to protect their eggs and young ones from predators and humans. Thanks for joining in.
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Aww, thanks so much, Sadje! Such a beautiful photo – it almost wrote itself…
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You’re most welcome dear friend
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Nice poem.
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Thanks very much, Andrew!
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You’re welcome, Chris.
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I used to live near a beach in Florida that was a favorite for the sea turtles- watching the babies make their way to the sea is something I will never forget. Loved this.
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I totally agree about that! Very lucky to see something like that. I’m just smiling…
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Lovely!
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Thank you, Liz!
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You’re welcome, Chris!
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Lovely writing. I enjoyed your poem very much.
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Aww, thanks a lot!
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from egg
to south african
sand
on demand
the dream of that blue turtle
is so sting!
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Well, I have that album – must dig it out! Nice to listen even though the rain is lashing around the Cape at the moment.
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Beautiful poem, Chris!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thanks very much, Yvette!
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Loved this Chris.
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Thanks, Di. 😊
By the way, I love your gorgeous roses… looking lovely!
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Thanks. The roses are the best yet I think.
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She may appear lazy but laying eggs is a lot of work. Glad she made it happen.
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Lovely isn’t it… very happy about that!
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A slice of life! 👍👏🌹
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Indeed! Wonderful sea turtles… and the tiny offsprings (hoping).🐢🐢🐢
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All in a days’ work! A delightful poem, Chris.
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A lovely poem, Chris. I want to go to St Lucia to watch the turtles hatching
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Ooh, gorgeous… (one day we will go there)
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Bucket list things.
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Oh yes! Bucket list and bucket and spade!!
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🦋🩵
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Aw, this is a sweet one. It reminds me of the turtle who laid eggs by our car when we were visiting the North Woods one weekend. Unfortunately, a different critter found those eggs and had a big dinner. 😦
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Oh gosh… what a shame… that’s so sad.
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beautiful.
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Just smiling!!!
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This made me smile, Chris. Just lovely!🧡
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Aww, thanks so much, Punam!💛
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My pleasure, Chris. 😊
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This is lovely Chris. I love the idea of her looking up at the moon.
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So glad that you liked that! Thanks, Sara.
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Excellent, Chris!
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Thanks, Susi!
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You’re welcome!
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