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Beached

Seals are washing up on shore In places they've not been before So people are on high alert To let them be; they might be hurt. A friend of mine lives by a beach Where this occurred; she did beseech Authorities to intervene. For hours, no such help was seen. The seal was struggling on shore And his prognosis seemed quite poor. When experts showed the next day morn A tiny burst of hope was born. Alas, although the pros did try, It was too late; the seal did die. A sad conclusion, this defeat; Some creatures we're not meant to meet.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 4/23/2017 4:34:00 PM
Poor thing. At least she tried.
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Date: 4/23/2017 9:03:00 AM
Ever see the Seinfeld episode with the beached whale? Your ode reminded me of that. I have enjoyed the seal tank at the Prospect Park zoo. Hope you and yours are well! B'Shalom Matthew Anish
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