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Maui Whale Watch Guide - Why Humpbacks Breach

A Sight To See

The water from the blow hole spewed.
     It’s hard to believe what then ensued.
             With his powerful tail and massive speed,
The great humpback whale’s breaching was awesome to see.
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Kulkarni Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What an amazing site!! You are so lucky to see a humpback! Beautiful picture!!
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July 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Thanks for the comment, Smita. I hope you'll visit my poetry again. I'll be visiting yours soon. A poet in Texas, Bill
Ashley Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Dear Bill, your thrilling rhyming verse captures the majesty of the humpback whale's breach with admiration and poetic finesse. You honor both Nature and the whale with your wonderful poem. Warmest wishes, my poet friend in Texas.. ~Susan
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July 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Thank you for the visit and comments, Susan. It's always a pleasure to have you visit. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill
Empress Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Iv seen many sharks etc but never a humpback whale, and ive experienced also swimming with dolphins, which was fun as i love snorkeling, hope you are doing well, beautiful poem describing this stunning king of the sea! Sending you light always
Baker Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Thank you, Ink, I appreciate your reading my poetry, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Greenhough Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 5:28 AM
This is a beautiful tribute to one of the world's greatest animals. I'm glad that you got to see them. Your poem enriches my knowledge.
Baker Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Thanks for the visit and comment, Hilda. Have a nice weekend, my friend. Bill
Alex Avatar
July 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
It's a picturesque and a very beautiful work. Reading your poem after a long time.
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July 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Thanks, Christuraj. It's been a year since I've posted here on Poetry Soup. I hope to be more active now. I'll read more of your poetry too, my friend. Bill
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