Cheryl Hoffman Poet Light Verse

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 March 7, 2018 at 9:56 PM Congratulations on your win :~) enjoyed reading! Hugs Eve ~`* Cheryl Hoffman March 8, 2018 at 8:20 AM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Eve; Really appreciate it!~Che :)

Line Gauthier March 3, 2018 at 10:16 AM Congrats on your win, Cheryl. A lovely and uplifting poem. Cheryl Hoffman March 3, 2018 at 6:47 PM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Line; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham March 3, 2018 at 1:33 AM Congratulations Cheryl. Tom Cheryl Hoffman March 3, 2018 at 6:47 PM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Tom; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Darlene De Beaulieu January 31, 2018 at 2:57 PM Hello Cheryl, dolphins are beautiful creatures, I enjoyed your poem. Have a nice day my friend. Cheryl Hoffman January 31, 2018 at 7:41 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 January 26, 2018 at 9:25 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 January 27, 2018 at 8:39 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 January 1, 2018 at 2:29 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 January 1, 2018 at 8:22 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 December 31, 2017 at 10:28 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 January 1, 2018 at 8:19 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 December 31, 2017 at 11:03 AM An excellent write for the contest.. Cheryl Hoffman December 31, 2017 at 11:08 AM Thank you so much for very kind comment and visit Silent One; Appreciate it the encouragement!~Che :)

Kim Rodrigues December 31, 2017 at 6:33 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 December 31, 2017 at 9:35 AM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Kim; Appreciate your encouragement and glad you liked it!~Che :)

Arturo Michael December 31, 2017 at 4:39 AM A lovely poem about a lovely creature with heavenly qualities...All the best Cheryl Cheryl Hoffman December 31, 2017 at 9:33 AM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Arturo; Appreciate it! All the best to you too!~Che :)