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Pterodactyls Thriving

Pterodactyls Thriving On steamy summer days as warm waves lap the shore The pelicans pass over in perfect V-form Their silhouettes appear dark beneath yellow sun An eerie reminder of a species thought gone Pterodactyls, you see, first came to mind When as a small child I looked up to find Winged creatures with long beaks like dinosaurs Angular features, pteradactyl norms I knew nothing then of evolution But marveled at this species' procession Casting shadows on crystal sands below Sparking a child's imaginative flow Watch closely; can you see the resemblance Might pterodactyls thrive in the present tense? Friends, at Yoni's suggestion I am providing the following link (just one of many) regarding modern-day pterodactyl sightings: http://archaeology.suite101.com/article.cfm/do_pterodactyls_still_live_today

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Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/24/2016 12:52:00 PM

You had me smiling as my grandson is into the dino world and can see a young persons imagination flow. lovely poem. love phyl

Jack Horne

Date: 5/19/2011 9:44:00 AM

Wow, I loved this one, Carolyn. I've often thought the same with various large birds. I'll have to check out the link - awesome : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/11/2011 9:53:00 PM

hmmm, I never had this thought since I have never seen pelicans flying. A very interesting perception and enjoyable poem you made from it! Luv, Andrea ps. yes, wigs can be so nice looking but when I think back on my blonde wig, it DID look fake in certain lighting. I think I only fooled men with it .Most women are aware of those things!

Gert W. Knop

Date: 10/2/2009 8:34:00 AM

Close to I was born is a place where many prehistoric findings were made. The palce is called "Grube Messel" (Quarry of Messel) near Darmstadt, Germany. And I am still interested in dinos and archeology. Thank you for sharin this amazing couplet with us and thank you for your comments! Love, Gert

Raul Moreno

Date: 9/18/2009 2:13:00 PM

On top of the amazing poem, I left you some soup mail...Raul

Cecil Hickman

Date: 9/17/2009 11:39:00 PM

again yor writes educate and bring things to life there are many creatures that still exist that we have had the gull to think they were extinct, they continue to find creatures both large and small that we never knew existed,but they Do,,another one of your writes I missed from a while back, will have to pay more attention,,,blessings..Cecil

Abe Lopez

Date: 9/11/2009 6:54:00 PM

a thought provoking write ...... my son still loves the dinasour............

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/22/2009 10:00:00 PM

Makes me think of the "Loch Ness" phenomenon. Are you familiar with it? Just was a dinosaur exhibit and ride at Disneyworld. Your poem is thought inspiring! How is you book coming along. I am supposed to get a chapbook of poetry published shortly. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 8/21/2009 5:12:00 PM

Ah, you're a Darwinist! Excellent couplet rhyming... a most provocative piece! (friends?) Best wishes, Keith

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 8/21/2009 5:10:00 PM

Ah! you're a Darwinist! ...great couplet rhyming. A most provocative piece! ...friends? Best wishes, Keith

William Kershaw

Date: 8/15/2009 12:01:00 AM

Carolyn, I've never seen a pterodactyl but while in New Mexico I once saw a huge bird that I could not identify. This thing was big enough to carry away a VW beetle. Not that it did or I wouldn't be writing this. I missed this poem but am glad I found it today. I have been back in hospital for awhile and have not felt well enough to keep up with the soup. Excellent write and thanks for the Pterosaur link. Love, Will

Donna Golden

Date: 8/14/2009 4:31:00 PM

Caroly, I enjoyed this thoughtful piece. You show such imagination and creativity in everything that you write. Your fan always, Donna

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/13/2009 3:33:00 PM

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Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/13/2009 2:00:00 PM

Great poem BTW...BG

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/13/2009 1:59:00 PM

Soup mail return..BG

Daver Austin

Date: 8/13/2009 1:52:00 PM

Wow! I love it! My son went to school in Philadelphia. I recall being so embarrased when he let out his pterodactyl shriek while we walked down a busy street. He also does pigs, either one ear-splitting. Thanks for missing me dear friend. Love, daver

John Freeman

Date: 8/13/2009 11:32:00 AM

The higher order light particles, of which my poem is about, used to be in the embodiment of these Pterodactyls. And therefore hold the memory of them. Nothing is ever lost in love. Happy friendship week to you also, Sincerely Moses Your comments greatly valued!

Corinne Curcio

Date: 8/13/2009 9:26:00 AM

I love Pterodactyls - Have you seen my lyric (poem) for "Swoop the Pterodactyl"? This is wonderful Carolyn, and I do believe they live on in birds

Charlene Bird

Date: 8/13/2009 7:38:00 AM

Carolyn I already left the comments to yours and James writes on his page, but, I wanted to come here and say to you as well that you both make an excellent power team and the write was brilliantly done you always deliver with style and flowing talent you both do, it goes to my favs list. Hope all is well with you friend and your move is going smoothly, look forward to more of your wonderful work. Your firend, Charlene

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/12/2009 2:25:00 PM

what a beautiful dream to watch past creatures reincarnate in todays-in present tense------i love this poem,your creativity,your knowledge amazes me and i see a touch of steamy spice in the first stanza too--well done-bravo one of our best writers--Happy friendsip week my good friend--charma

Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 8/12/2009 1:28:00 PM

well Michael Crichton, the utmost authority on the subject;) said they evolved into birds more so than into reptiles, at least that's what I remember from the movie, the one with Sam Neil, so I'm guessing they have a lot in common with the pelican at the genetic level. Also without your comment below I didn't realize you were thinking the real deal dinosaur still lingers somewhere on the planet. I don't suppose you have alink to an article on it? you could link to it under your poem:)

James Fraser

Date: 8/12/2009 12:59:00 PM

Carolyn, i used to enjoy reading books on dinosaurs when i was young, as i read this super poem of yours, i could see all the pages opening up in front of me. What a feeling it would be to witness a past species believed to be extinct. Excellent Couplet to the Pterodactyls, it's off to my favs. Missing you on the Soup>x>Love James..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/12/2009 11:31:00 AM

Friends, on the History Channel there have been reports of actual pterodactyl sightings in remote areas of the world. Food for thought.

Jim Wilson

Date: 8/12/2009 10:12:00 AM

I enjoy the way this poem encompasses great stretches of time while staying grounded in a child's observations. And thanks for your comment on "Beagles".

John Freeman

Date: 8/11/2009 8:19:00 PM

Good to see your post, Carolyn, may be their cousin, hu! God bless Moses