CayCay Godwin Poet Narrative

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How Quickly Life Can Change

All I did was get in the water
to bath, drink and have a little think,
but when I did finally emerge
all of the others had gone extinct!
There was some kind of death power purge.
They all left me, oh, they had such nerve!

Fate not only allowed me to live,
it gave me a life that has no quit
and I tell you, it is not a gift.
I really believe I got short shift,
not to mention, a well-known nickname
that is far and way beyond insane.

Now all I ever hear is Loch Ness.
As a should be goner, called monster,
I cannot even leave this water;
we are stuck like a cup and saucer.
If I were to walk upon the shore
all would see I am a dinosaur.

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Lewis Raynes January 3, 2018 at 7:28 PM Love this poem, the poor old Lochy, love the idea that she went for a swim but when she came up everyone had gone, nice :) CayCay Godwin January 4, 2018 at 8:02 PM Thank you, Lewis. My imagination got very happy with this contest, and stubborn, wouldn't let me write anything else about Ness! Poetry hugs ... CayCAy

John Fleming January 1, 2018 at 3:58 PM If you have ever stood on the banks of Loch Ness at early dawn on a chill Summers morning...thin mists dissipating just above the surface of the steaming waters...far cliffs straight up and as black as thunder...strange, haunting cries from what can only be somewhat described as, perhaps, being the forlorn cries of eerie sounding birds, then, you, too, could more than well believe in the legend of the Water Beast! An amazing place, CayCay...there is nowhere like it in the world. My best regards! John Fleming January 3, 2018 at 10:58 AM Loved your reply, CayCay - lol! :) Loch Ness, on the "right day", has a "mood" to it comparable only to the brooding presence of terrible Glencoe...both of these places, at times, seem to repel even the stoutest of hearts! Allow me to sign off by wishing you a very happy New Year, CayCay...may it be a productive and contented one. Cheers!! :) john CayCay Godwin January 1, 2018 at 6:10 PM Hey, John - I neither believe or disbelieve, this is just where my muse went. How I would love to stand, walk and just be inside your description! I have read many books describing the area, just beautiful. Personally, I've got 'Scotland' dreams. I appreciate every word you wrote me and I thank you, but know that I definitely do NOT believe in Big Foot - who saw me, but no one believes him! All the best ... CayCay

Line Gauthier December 31, 2017 at 10:00 PM Adorable, CayCay. I love the perspective. Very well done. CayCay Godwin January 1, 2018 at 6:11 PM Thank you so much, Line - I do appreciate the 'adorable'! All the best to you ... CayCay

Carole Duet December 31, 2017 at 8:29 PM Great little poem with a sense of humor. GL in the contest, CayCay. CayCay Godwin January 1, 2018 at 6:12 PM Thank you, Cutie Pie! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Rhoda Tripp December 31, 2017 at 5:36 AM Ha! Love that last line! You are so creative it floors me. CayCay Godwin January 1, 2018 at 6:13 PM Aw shucks, you are so sweet to say that, believe it or not I'm floored when someone thinks so! I need you! I do know, all by myself, that I have one heck of an imagination! Love ... CayCay

Viv Wigley December 31, 2017 at 1:33 AM Lovely, but sad write, Caycay, I wonder if Nessie knows how much it is loved? have a lovely new year. Viv x CayCay Godwin January 1, 2018 at 6:14 PM Hey, there's the Viv face! Thanks for coming to see me and, please know, I didn't mean my Nessie to be sad. I want only the best for you this year, happy, happy health, ya hear? All the best ... CayCay

Viv Wigley December 31, 2017 at 1:32 AM Lovely, but sad write, Caycay, I wonder if Nessie knows how much it is loved? have a lovely new year. Viv x

Connie Marcum Wong December 31, 2017 at 12:23 AM She really looks like one doesn't she? I am sure she is like a submarine....huge below the water. I enjoyed your poem CayCay. I hope you all have a wonderful New Year. Love, Connie xxoo : ) CayCay Godwin January 1, 2018 at 6:16 PM Hey, Sweetie - I miss you! Thanks for the upbeat comment. Yes, surely she is so huge that she cannot hide. So far so good in 2018, I hope you can say the same. Love ya ... CayCay

Susan Ashley December 30, 2017 at 8:17 PM ohh CayCay, a wonderfully imaginative and creative write from 'Nessie's' point of view. I love the witty touch to your poem. Enchanting poetry my lovely friend.. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan CayCay Godwin December 30, 2017 at 9:52 PM I'm very glad that you enjoyed Nessie the Dinosaur! Thank you for all that you bring to Soup, Susan, and to me thru comments and other. You are a joy. Blessings ... CayCay

Anne-Lise Andresen December 30, 2017 at 2:22 PM - I love these genres that are closely related to fairytale, CayCay - Very well done :) - Luck in the contest - My best wishes for a peacefull and lovely new year, and I thank you for your friendship through the year 2017 - hugs // Anne-Lise :) CayCay Godwin December 30, 2017 at 2:34 PM I'm glad you enjoyed. AND I thank you for your presence as well, everyone brings a unique light to Soup, and yours is very bright. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Joseph May December 30, 2017 at 10:56 AM Nice take on the theme CayCay...Happy New Year! CayCay Godwin December 30, 2017 at 11:07 AM Thank you, Joseph. Good to see you here so I can wish you a Happy New Year, maybe for the 2nd time. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich December 30, 2017 at 10:32 AM oh this is really good, Caycay. I love your witty approach on this one. Sure hope it fares well in the contest. LOVE this! CayCay Godwin December 30, 2017 at 11:06 AM Thank you, darlin'. Love ya ... CayCay

Janice Canerdy December 30, 2017 at 10:03 AM Very well-written and imaginative--especially that speculative ending, CayCay! Janice CayCay Godwin December 30, 2017 at 10:07 AM I admire your writing so much that I am honored to have your complementary comment. Thank you all the world ... CayCay oh, and Happy New Year if I didn't already wish you such, and even if I did.

Jan Allison December 30, 2017 at 10:02 AM this is absolutely charming CayCay you brought Nessie to life and the humour is lovely:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx CayCay Godwin December 30, 2017 at 10:08 AM Thank you, Jan. It was the one and only direction my muse went in. It amazes sometimes to come up with anything for some of the contest challenges, and, to me, that's what they are - a challenge to my muse to write. Glad you enjoyed. Much love ... CayCay

Joanna Daniel December 30, 2017 at 4:57 AM Ha ha, loved that ending, CayCay:) you amaze me:) my wishes and regards to you and Kyle:) CayCay Godwin December 30, 2017 at 7:49 AM No ones ever used the 'amaze' word before, Jo - that is so special and I thank you. Kyle and I both appreciate the regards and together we wish you a healthy, prosperous and joyous New Year! Your presence is amazing to me! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Arturo Michael December 30, 2017 at 3:20 AM You wrote the part with lots of personalities... gave it life... I like that...All the best to you CayCay and yours for 2018 CayCay Godwin December 30, 2017 at 7:49 AM Hi, Arturo - good morning wherever you are! So delighted that you enjoyed my Nessie and took the time to tell me, thank you. All the best to you in the New Year and beyond ... CayCay