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Manatee 'Neath Bridge

manatee 'neath bridge endangered species rebounds -- sighting evokes joy *Entry for Carol Brown's Nature Haiku contest

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Jack Horne

Date: 8/20/2011 9:12:00 AM

I've been meaning to read this one for ages - glad I finally did. Lovely piece, Carolyn : )

James Foulk

Date: 4/7/2011 11:56:00 AM

A great Haiku, enjoyed reading. thank you for taking time to read The Red Water Pump and for your comment.

James Fraser

Date: 3/3/2011 3:16:00 PM

I agree with Robert. It's a travesty that a day out on the water is more important than what lies beneath. Good luck in Carol's contest Carolyn on this lovely Haiku about an awesome animal....:) smiles

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/1/2011 8:52:00 PM

I hope they are making a comeback. Too many of them have suffered fatal injuries from boat propellers.

Kash Poet

Date: 3/1/2011 5:14:00 AM

Congrats Carolyn on your 1st place win with this Haiku about endangered species---kashinath

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/28/2011 8:35:00 PM

Ah, a cute animal one. So glad I got to see it finally! Congratulation on your big win, CArolyn. I heard about those animals in Florida!

Francine Roberts

Date: 2/28/2011 8:14:00 PM

lovely haiku , I've never seen a manatee, congrats on your win in the contest

James Peranteau

Date: 2/28/2011 5:21:00 PM

I recall episodes of the manatee on the history channel...their scars and plight...how sad... and for you to bring them back to life; in mine eyes dear poet...how greatful I am ! Great write my friend ! Congratulations to you ! much love, james

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/28/2011 12:57:00 PM

Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Carol, Carolyn

Sharon Ruebel

Date: 2/28/2011 10:19:00 AM

Hello Carolyn, Beautiful, simply beautiful. Congratulations on your win As Always, Shar

John Freeman

Date: 2/28/2011 9:59:00 AM

Great idea, Carolyn. Congratulations on your poem's first place honor of recognition. Agape, Moses

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/28/2011 8:32:00 AM

Congratulations on your win..Sara

Tahera Mannan

Date: 2/28/2011 7:00:00 AM

An animal lover for sure.Many congratulations for this win.

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 2/28/2011 6:13:00 AM

Lucky you to have seen the Manatee, Carolyn! I saw one once near a camping zone in Florida, and yes it "evokes joy".:) A beautiful thought, to write a Haiku for this splendid creature. Good luck in the contest! Love, Mikki

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/28/2011 6:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your very deserving win in my contest Carolyn. This was a hard contest for me to judge. Thank you for supporting my contest another will begin soon. Love, Carol

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 2/27/2011 10:21:00 PM

~A perfect haiku moment captured, how lovely to catch sight of a rarer creature and share in natures abundance. Good luck in the contest - good to hear from you...xx

James Tate

Date: 2/27/2011 4:37:00 PM

Carolyn, you have such diversity in your poetic prowess. Loved it. Thanks for your comments on Granfather's Clock poem. I heard the song when a child some 70 years ago, but of course I re-engineered the circumstances to make it my own.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/27/2011 3:31:00 PM

Good that another one of God's creatures has a chance to live...Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for stopping by and commenting...Sara

Wilma Neels

Date: 2/27/2011 12:41:00 PM

This is quite a beauty Carolyn and it must be pure joy to see one of them with your own eyes.. Good luck with this gem and thank you for the chat today, love Wilma

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/27/2011 9:20:00 AM

a relevant reminder to treasure the environ with evocative lines...knock-out piece, carols! winning cheers to you! :) huggs, nette

Anthony Barrow

Date: 2/27/2011 7:42:00 AM

interesting and well thought

Gert W. Knop

Date: 2/27/2011 6:14:00 AM

Manatees are a really endangered species. They are also existing in the waters of Papua New Guinea. Best of luck in Carol's contest and have a great week!...Love, Gert

John Loving Iii

Date: 2/27/2011 2:53:00 AM

mamatee's are like dogs and cats in a sence that you cant eat'em. john

Judy Konos

Date: 2/26/2011 4:39:00 PM

WOW....Girl....really good...Many thanks

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/26/2011 2:10:00 PM

I think Manatee is a rare animal with rounded tail I have once seen in Florida in 1998. Caroly. How are you? I hope you are fine.