Cadborosaurus

When I was a child
My father told me
Of a wondrous creature
He'd seen in the sea.

In Lake Okanogan
Ogopogo's the feature
But here on our coast
We have our own creature.

Cadborosaurus is
Our sea serpent's name.
Not as famous as Nessie
But here she has fame.

October through April
Is 'Caddy' watching season.
She must like the cold
For the water is freezin'.

Marine biologists
Have reports by the score
But not one Cadborosaurus
Has washed up on shore.

So is she there
Or is she not?
I guess we won't know
Unless she gets caught.

My father believed
That he'd seen our 'Caddy'
So I believe in her too
Because I believed my Daddy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Haick Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Congratulations on your fine 4th Place Win in the contest, Francine! Very interesting legend. Always, Annalise
Mehta Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 6:29 AM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest of carolyn, Francine
Brown Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 5:12 AM
Congratulations for your win Francine in the contest "Legends" sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. Love, Carol
Phookan Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 3:19 AM
Many Congratulations Francine on your 4th place win in this amazing contest.Enjoyed this. Gautami
K. Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Aww that last line is just so sweet-- loved how you ended this! You got me smiling and wondering about Caddy! Super congrats on your win, Francine-- really enjoyed reading this :)
Scripca Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:43 PM
This legend is so cute! I love the nostalgic ending...Congratulations on your well deserverd win, dear Francine!!! Thanks for your nice comment too. Love, Iolanda
Sweetheart Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:03 PM
Congrats Francine on your big win in this contest with this great write my friend.. enjoy with luv..
Johnson Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Great win Francine. This is one legend I have never heard of before. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Great Job Francine. Congratulations on your worthy poem's fourth place success. Loved it. Agape, Moses
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April 12, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Many congrats, Francine, on your GREAT WIN! Wonderful story telling, INDEED!!! Lainie
Taylor Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 1:10 PM
Congrats, Francine. Nice going. xxxRalph
Horne Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Many congrats, Francine : )
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April 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM
A fascinating legend that both John and I enjoyed very much, Francine. I'd written previously about Ogopogo but was not familiar with the Cadborosaurus legend. Congratulations on taking fourth place in the contest. The competition was strong so you can be proud of your placement! Love, Carolyn
Locksley Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Oh, I see how I got confused. My mistake. Sure would like to see the cadborosaurus! Best to you, Diane
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April 8, 2011 at 11:36 AM
I am familiar with Ogopogo Francine. On TV one scientist said it was a prehistoric whale that only lives in this one lake now. You chose a very good topic and I would have believed my Daddy too. I am sending you a Soup mail. Good luck in the contest, Diane
Johnson Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 6:37 PM
If you can't believe Daddy who can you believe? I bet he is there. Thanks for your comments on my Bigfoot. Love, Joyce
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February 24, 2011 at 5:15 PM
my daddy told me something unbelievable and i believe him too. John Henry Loving III
Flanders Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 3:24 AM
Very enjoyable and i do hope it is true!
Mannan Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 3:11 AM
Hey this is super Francine. The end id endearing, All the best.
Onclaud Avatar
February 23, 2011 at 11:27 PM
superb use of rhyme, language and expressions, francine... delighted to learn about cadborosaurus! ... specil winning wishes if for a contest.:) huggs, nette
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