A Whale of a Tale

A whale perches
   next an isle
   teeming with humanity

   A little girl smiles and waves
   the whale submerges
   as the sun nods its approval
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Tor Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 12:02 PM
Such an inspiration to see and read I can picture the excitement in that little girls face.
Kiser Avatar
January 20, 2023 at 2:18 PM
This is a beautiful and uplifting scene; thanks for that.
Mccann Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Lovely scene, makes me nod and smile, too. Elizabeth
Wolf Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 6:04 PM
Aw, you wrote that on porpoise, Elizabeth. Thanks, gw
Delaney Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 11:31 AM
“A soft voice turneth away all wrath.” Love this metaphor you created.Gershon, SuZ
Wolf Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 6:05 PM
Appreciate you noticing this metaphor, SuZ. Cheers, Gershon
Kyser Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 5:33 AM
Willy nice tale
M  Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 4:47 AM
And all is right with the world!! A joyful poem G.W….Debx
Messina Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 3:47 AM
I can picture that whaley happening.. very nice, Gershon!
Wolf Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 6:08 PM
You are getting funnier by the day, Charlie. 'Whaley!' lol.
Faulkner Avatar
January 18, 2023 at 8:21 PM
This is a charmer, gw, I can see the little girl and the whale smiling at each other :)
Wolf Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Thanks, Michelle!
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