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I Have a Shark's Tooth

I have a shark's tooth Found under the soil not so deep In my Kansas yard. I hide it from others so they will not ruin My illusions about it. I feel it is from a fierce and mighty shark Who devoured little fish, and even maybe a human leg. I picture it as being from prehistoric times. I hide it especially well when the archeologists come visit We have a creek in the backyard where they have had a dig Discovering hundreds of arrowheads And maybe an axe handle, but not the one I am hiding with My shark's tooth. For I do not want anyone to ruin my Axe handle illusions either.

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Paul Callus

Date: 3/19/2019 5:52:00 AM

When others get into the picture, they are bound to inflate or deflate your dreams and imagination, Caren...best to keep your findings to yourself, thus safeguarding what you prefer to believe! Regards // paul

Frankii Fame

Date: 3/19/2019 1:04:00 AM

i love it! your shark's tooth is a secret treasure full of imagination of the past it carried, the life it had before being buried, and the trip that brought it so far from the ocean as we know it, a great story it tells secretly only to its keeper. :)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/19/2019 1:17:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely comment, Frankii. Why you and I are up at 1:04 a.m. is anyone's guess. I am on spring break, and I so hope you do not have to go to work in six hours!

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 3/18/2019 7:49:00 PM

THAT shark's tooth has a very special history. It comes from the demon-shark that was once killed in a mighty battle of three days, by Ha-Tunewak, himself! The shark became trapped in a bay of the great sea, which once covered Kansas. Or, whatever you would like it to be! :-) Wonderful poem. Reminds me of the Littlest Angel's box, under the bed.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/19/2019 12:31:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrew. I have my little twists and turns and you have added to them so sweetly!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/18/2019 2:57:00 PM

Nicely done, Caren, your imagination really runs wild. Hugs Eve ~`*

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/19/2019 12:31:00 AM

Thank you Eve. I love letting her "go" for she is named, and there is no way to tame her.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/18/2019 1:18:00 PM

sharp insights wittily expressed, caren... huggs

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/18/2019 2:13:00 PM

Thank you Nette. I appreciate your visit my friend!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/18/2019 11:30:00 AM

Axe handle illusions? Um boy! I wear my shark's teeth; they make great jewelry.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/18/2019 2:14:00 PM

I have a necklace that is adjustable that has fake carved teeth; one of my favorite faux necklaces.

Winged Warrior

Date: 3/18/2019 9:50:00 AM

Quite the sharks' tale lol...you caught the big fish, Caren...love & light my friend...^WW^...{*J*}

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/18/2019 2:13:00 PM

Thank you WW.