in the belly of the beast

Life's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt & survive on Earth across billions of years thru climate change & extinction. Devine intervention? Where does it come in? Evolution is amazing, (perhaps divine intervention) every animal evolves & plant (leaves on trees evolved to protect their selves with poison) how cool is that! The great battles of survival. A gift is given to the Starfish & the Octopus, growth of new limbs, why them? Gone & hysterical indeed! Thought provoking, David. Have you heard of the Blue Dragon? They bite like jelly fish, come out during Spring Break.

Starfish can regenerate their limbs, but a half-eaten prawn cannot survive. The beast devoured the prawn and will live to fill its belly with the other half another day, unless a sea urchin is hungry. Predator becomes the prey.

Very interesting indeed David.. but, would a limbless starfish still be a starfish? now that is the real question....

Dear David, Your poem creatively portrays resilience and unlikely companionship amidst adversity. Through striking imagery, you artistically convey the power of survival and the unexpected bonds that form in the face of danger. The dialogue between the limbless starfish and the half-eaten prawn is poignant and thought-provoking, highlighting the strength in the most unlikely places. I found this a captivating piece that invites reflection on the complexities of existence. - Blessings, Daniel