Manatee 'Neath Bridge

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations on your win..Sara

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

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

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

~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

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.

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

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

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

interesting and well thought

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

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

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

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.