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Jellyfish

Oh what a sad sight
When I went to the beach tonight
Twelve jellyfish washed up on the beach
Caught out by the tide, the sea's out of reach
Like transparent gelatinous dinner plates lying on the sand
The swirling tide confused them – now they've died on dry land

received N/A in Out of Water contest - Sponsor said it was due to a technical glitch


18th June 2014

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Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/18/2014 5:23:00 PM Dear Jan, It's awful to see any creature dying this way. Reminds me of a time I saw a seahorse struggling to get back into the ocean. Jellyfish sometimes see human flesh as their "dinner plates." :D What a remarkable poem! Only a kind soul like yours could be concerned by the plight of a jellyfish. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/18/2014 5:28:00 PM I was just so shocked to see them Carolyn really far away from the sea they must have been caught out by a change in the tide and sadly they all perished. hugs as ever Jan xxx

Tim Smith Date: 6/18/2014 4:35:00 PM That is so sad Jan...The usually swim together,,,,,hugs Tim Login to Reply Jadazzle United Date: 6/18/2014 4:45:00 PM I thought that's what must have happened Tim. I've seen the odd one on the beach but these were so high up the beach they must have got caught out suddenly. Hugs as ever Jan xxxx

Casarah Nance Date: 6/18/2014 3:39:00 PM I have never seen a jellyfish in real life, but nope don't think they are any good not in the water :( Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/18/2014 4:13:00 PM It was so tragic to see Casarah sadly too late to do anything to help them but all 12 of them were in very close proximity so must have all died together - they ranged in size from a large dinner plate size to a small side plate. Hugs as ever Jan xxxx