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To encounter you in Cleveland
as if an angel drew my steps
into the intricate re-enactment of
an  Amazonian forest
A glass tank with a caption that  reads,
"Long- necked South American Turtle"
 
After intense staring into irridescent shallows
your shape emerges as a living abstract;
 a turtle-seemingly carved from an
ancient  tree bough,
your long neck, the gnarled branch:
your body an elongated burl
 
Nearby, a sloth, in an emotion
like sleep, does a slow motion spiral
down a vine clad tree
A creature (my memory refuses to name)
like a crazed artichoke
returns in endless typewriter movements 
Eyes glazed, despairing of escape
 
I am drawn, mesmerized back to the
 tank with its oneness of stone and log,
breathing a silent prayer to wonder.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 4/25/2020 1:34:00 PM
I liked how surreal this felt, with the varied strange creatures about at the aquarium. But what really drew me in is your curious (and original) uses of expression that I've never read before like "crazed artichoke" and "typewriter movements" ... I love to be caught off guard with unexpected (often zany) connections!
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Date: 2/23/2020 2:37:00 PM
Lovely penning displayed here SuZ, great imagery and insightful thought too. Have a great weekend,Gordon
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 2/23/2020 6:58:00 PM
Thanks Gordon...I appreciate you reading and leaving a comment for me. SuZ
Date: 1/29/2020 9:06:00 PM
Mesmerising descriptive observation, brilliantly put in words. Well done, Suzanne.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 1/30/2020 7:51:00 PM
Thanks Geoffrey: Happy t have you visit and thanks so much for your thoughts.
Date: 12/25/2019 7:22:00 AM
Wonderful memories you depicted immortalizing the long neck turtle--loved the details and imagery. Happy festive season to you SuZ.
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Date: 2/23/2020 6:59:00 PM
Sorry for my late reply. I always appreciate having you visit. SuZ
Date: 11/27/2019 6:36:00 PM
I love turtles, this is intriguing, an enjoyable read, Suzanne-
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Date: 12/25/2019 6:23:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed it Michelle: Thanks for your kind words. Hugs, SuZ
Date: 11/20/2019 9:13:00 AM
This is cool, I have never seen a turtle with such a long neck. ;0) your poem and photo made me smile.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/20/2019 7:56:00 PM
So happy you enjoyed this one Rich.
Date: 11/20/2019 6:25:00 AM
Wonderful poem - God bless you with many more, Gina
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/20/2019 7:53:00 PM
Such a lovely comment. Thanks for the good wishes,
Date: 11/20/2019 4:06:00 AM
- It had a really long neck ... a lovely poem, SuZ :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/20/2019 4:28:00 AM
Strange how animals get different adaptations depending on the continents they evolve from. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. Hugs, SuZ
Date: 11/19/2019 9:43:00 PM
Hi Suzanne. Nice sediment towards turtles. This is good, great choice of words. Thanks for sharing this
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/20/2019 4:31:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed, Always nice to immerse ourselves in nature. Best, SuZ

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