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Pteracarolyndactyl

An ancient bird, I soar above the sea
As a giant squid’s arms reach out for me
     He boasts, “I am the Kraken”
     But something he’s a-lackin’
One brush of my wings; he's pre-history


make the most
of what you have…
     my philosophy




*Written for PD’s “Dinosaur-Quest” contest
by Carolyn Devonshire

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/31/2012 1:44:00 AM

Brilliantly written and deserving of first place win Carolyn. Loved the title too. Congrats!

Andrew Crisci

Date: 3/30/2012 10:03:00 AM

My heartfelt congratulations on your first place, Carolyn! A great Limerick of the sea with an imagery so challenging and realistic..ending with a reflective thought on philosophy. Thanks for your comments & Soup Mail. I highly value your support, suggestions and friendship. Have a blessed Friday. Hugs, Andrew.

Joann Grisetti

Date: 3/30/2012 7:21:00 AM

Congratulations on oyu win. Great poem and philosophy.

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/30/2012 4:42:00 AM

congrats, Carolyn. wonderful winner. harry

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/30/2012 3:36:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in P.D's "Dinosaur" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Sean Kelly

Date: 3/30/2012 12:04:00 AM

Congrats , CD . You flew home with this WINNER !!! ..

Deborah Burch

Date: 3/29/2012 9:13:00 PM

Carolyn,congratulations on your win!!! Your uplifting and encouraging nature shining through...Well Done,my friend...bighuggsss,love~deb

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/29/2012 8:32:00 PM

congrats Carolyn on a fab first place win for this dynamic delight on dino land luv..

John Beam

Date: 3/29/2012 7:48:00 PM

Congratulations on win and enjoyed reading, really liked the a-lackin rhyme

Joyce Johnson

Date: 3/29/2012 7:43:00 PM

Congratulations on a great poem and great win. Clever limerick. Love, Joyce

Gwendolen Song

Date: 3/29/2012 6:55:00 PM

Flying dinos rocked this time period TOO! Grrrreat set here, Carolyn...and super intellectual too! Always focusing on the positive attributes....just like this swell haiku! :) Gwendolen

Jack Horne

Date: 3/28/2012 1:42:00 PM

Thought I'd enjoy this one again : ) Many congrats on your wins, my friend

Jack Horne

Date: 3/19/2012 7:20:00 AM

Yes, so true, Carolyn - and I love the limerick too

Gwendolen Song

Date: 3/19/2012 6:04:00 AM

A true woman's tale here, Carolyn...love the haiku's powerful message also...work it, girl, work it!! ha ha. I think I read in PD's blog that you nailed this one right on! I like my dino name so much I am considering a change of my pen name! ha ha. Check 'er out too. Love, Gwendolen

Russell Sivey

Date: 3/17/2012 4:43:00 PM

This is truly a wonderful write my friend! I loved the humor within the first Limerick poem! And the Haiku is really a great take on Philosophy, which I like the message! I really enjoyed your poem that you have written! I love your write a lot! Great Work!!