Manatee Lagoon

We went to Manatee Lagoon
But it was not quite opportune 
For if there was a manatee,
It wasn’t there for us to see.

To make the best of getting there,
An hour’s drive to who-knows-where,
We took some pictures (smile, please!)
Beside some sculptured manatees.

So looking back, those photos will
Remind me that we can fulfill
Some journeys that we undertake
With memories and proof that’s fake.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Krutsinger Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 10:44 AM
I wish you had seen a manatee!
Wolf Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 12:46 PM
'that's fake!' LOL. Brilliant ending there, kiddo! Love it.
Anaya Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 8:48 AM
Things to do in Florida; go see the manatee statues! The Lagoon looks beautiful, I've been to the First Key, no diving that day, lol. I enjoy your stories, Ilene
Volumes Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 4:12 AM
Much like whale watching, out in a boat with scores of others running from one side to the other every time someone sees an of shaped ripple. Taking pictures of the tour boat poster sporting a whale, when back on shore. Love your poem Ilene. I love manatees and dugongs too.
Turner Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 8:50 AM
You might be surprised how many times it happens, Ilene. Always a great read. Be well:)
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