First Calling Of Nature

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Trawler or commercial fishing boat with nets in the sea, engraving style black and white monochrome vector illustration

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Constance La France

"A rush of excitement fills the air as their maiden voyage comes to a climax."
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Up in the sky, baby seagulls leave the crib
Taking virgin wings to the blue skies and puffs of clouds
The siblings' baby steps come without a rattle 
Only a blanket of wind at their backs
As they glide from their playbox in search of silver
Below, they see their mother lode
A pacifier, a fishermen's boat netting jumping sardines
Together, the seagulls fall from their highchair
And dive towards their food chain
That they'll hang on their dinner table with all the silverware
With their catches, the seagulls return home with their calling

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Connie Pachecho

Date: 4/20/2025 2:49:00 PM

I can see those seagulls proudly racing home, showing mom what they caught. And the mother would look over them, eyes beaming, and see how much her little ones had grown. Just like how my own mother's eyes would beam while I was growing up. The rites of passage marked our journey similarly to the seagulls.

Connie Pachecho
Date: 5/10/2025 10:25:00 PM

Connie you're so funny. Any jokes of the day besides the one before my eyes. Hugs.

Connie Pachecho
Date: 5/10/2025 10:24:00 PM

Connie you're so funny. Any jokes of the day besides the one before my eyes. Hugs.

Connie Pachecho
Date: 5/10/2025 10:07:00 PM

Oh Connie this is so cute. I can't wait to turn the page and read your next poem. Hugs.