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Dolphin Dreams

Drowning in the ocean depths I was sure to meet an untimely death until an ocean angel lifted me up I came back to life with a breathless gulp, As he dashed through the sea I held on for life until a tropical island was in my sight I let go of his fin in the shallows and treaded water for a little awhile, I admired his dolphin bottle nose and his echolocation squeak highs and lows he was really quite extraordinary intelligence in his mammal eyes I could see, I swam the couple of feet to the shore and looked to see if he was there anymore amazingly it was as if he was saying goodbye his clicks and squeaks almost causing me to cry, With that he turned and leapt through the air to meet up with his dolphin pod who all shared the same lifeguard attributes that constantly amaze all heaven sent mammals of the ocean waves. 12-30-17

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Eve Roper

Date: 3/7/2018 9:56:00 PM

Congratulations on your win :~) enjoyed reading! Hugs Eve ~`*

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 3/8/2018 8:20:00 AM

Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Eve; Really appreciate it!~Che :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/3/2018 10:16:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Cheryl. A lovely and uplifting poem.

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 3/3/2018 6:47:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Line; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/3/2018 1:33:00 AM

Congratulations Cheryl. Tom

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 3/3/2018 6:47:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Tom; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/31/2018 2:57:00 PM

Hello Cheryl, dolphins are beautiful creatures, I enjoyed your poem. Have a nice day my friend.

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 1/31/2018 7:41:00 PM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Darlene; glad you enjoyed it & have a nice rest of the week my poet friend!~Che :)

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 1/26/2018 9:25:00 PM

There was a story I heard of a woman who got shipwrecked at sea and a dolphin pulled her to a ship far away, even pushing her up to the sides of the ship so her rescuers could grab her to safety more easily. This story reminds of this happy little poem; dolphins are remarkable and very much angelic as you say. Enjoyed the read Cheryl;-)

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 1/27/2018 8:39:00 AM

That is an amazing story and one I would love to read! Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Keith; really appreciate it! Have a great weekend!~Che :)

Julian Scutts

Date: 1/1/2018 2:29:00 AM

Having survived moments of great danger, I can appreciate the depth of a poem which at first sight has a light and delicate air. You recently commented on "Jerusalem or Babylon." I foresaw the risk of it seeming to be unpatriotic. However, I drew on insights of great poets who perceived both Albion's greatness and flaws. A serious diagnosis is the first step to a cure. Not to forget, a Happy New Year

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 1/1/2018 8:22:00 AM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Julian; nothing unpatriotic about diagnosing your countries problems in my eyes…Happy New Year to you too!~Che :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/31/2017 10:28:00 PM

Cheryl, such amazing and captivating write, I hung onto your every word. Beautifully expressed lovely story telling.. Best wishes for a win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 1/1/2018 8:19:00 AM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Susan; am glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the encouragement! Warmest wishes to you too and Happy New Year!~Che :)

Silent One

Date: 12/31/2017 11:03:00 AM

An excellent write for the contest..

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 12/31/2017 11:08:00 AM

Thank you so much for very kind comment and visit Silent One; Appreciate it the encouragement!~Che :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/31/2017 6:33:00 AM

A lovely adventure, a life and death escapade! Dolphins are indeed cool! Love it! I think you shall see a win! <3 Kim

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 12/31/2017 9:35:00 AM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Kim; Appreciate your encouragement and glad you liked it!~Che :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/31/2017 4:39:00 AM

A lovely poem about a lovely creature with heavenly qualities...All the best Cheryl

Cheryl Hoffman
Date: 12/31/2017 9:33:00 AM

Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Arturo; Appreciate it! All the best to you too!~Che :)