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Leaf Sheep Sea Slug

Two black eyes On a sweet white face Floppy ears that lie Those ears actually taste Algae is the most favourite place With no arms No tricks up their sleeves Should they be on a farm? Each looks like a sheep If only they made a bit of cheese To light their fire They suck chloroplasts Leaf sheep never tire Photosynthesis gives them gas Even without the sun’s sunny blast Amazing you say We must agree And all shout hurray! Photosynthesis under the sea? An amazing feat for a slug so wee Darkish water, stormy seas Not a problem to be seen The leaf sheep glow and glean Pokey horns but they’re not mean Wearing chlorophyll dresses in neon green Not green with envy or jealousy Not these hermaphrodites Always with themselves lovey Never a fight Peace and love are always in sight You will want to pet them This most unlikely lot But please don’t squeeze them They will pop They’re the size of a dot

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Date: 2/4/2025 10:54:00 PM
My favourite slug! Sea slugs come in many wonderful forms but the leaf sheep is my favourite due to its fascinating ability to photosynthesize, and, of course, those cute beady eyes. Lovely tribute to this amazing critter.
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Beau Barberis
Date: 2/10/2025 11:48:00 AM
I love them too! So cute and interesting. Thanks for the kind words.
Date: 1/5/2025 11:04:00 AM
I'm pretty impressed by this animal. Your poem is a great tribute to this little guy, who I didn't even know existed til now!
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