Seahorses

Swimming side by side in unison among red coral,
Entwining occasionally in their colourful pre-dawn dance,
A pair of small creatures resembling 
Horses of the sea 
Or perhaps Pegasuses - with pectoral fins
Rapidly fluttering like hummingbird wings -
Swirl and sometimes touch snouts, as if kissing.
Ending their ritual, the female
Spirals up out of seagrass, leaving her mate impregnated.


May 5, 2018
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Carber Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 8:16 AM
Congrats on your win, Andrea-- and the video was very cool!
Gauthier Avatar
May 10, 2018 at 1:35 PM
Back with well deserved congrats, Andrea.
Walker Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 7:44 PM
Wow, should have won, this was so well done and I loved the video.
Callus Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 3:06 PM
A delightful, descriptive and informative poem, Andrea. Wish I could watch the video; all I can see is a dark blank rectangle! // paul
Sergi Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 12:04 PM
Great Poem, Andrea: Turnabout is fair play!
Horsman Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 3:31 AM
Good luck in contest,, this is the best i've read so far..different it is, and i like that..
Neumann Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 2:01 AM
Nice one Andrea. And the female sort of wins. Justice...
Rodrigues Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 9:04 PM
Lovely images dance in this beautiful tribute to seahorses!
Pandit Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 4:19 PM
Isn't it amazing how nature does wondrous things..a male impregnated by female! Enjoyed the video..the mating dance resonates in your poem..best for a win, Andrea.
Bauer Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 3:31 PM
great job with this one, andrea! best of luck in the contest...
Manassian Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 2:17 PM
Fascinating, dear. I do love to see these beautiful sea creatures. You have added to their charm. :) Hugs
Chakrabarty Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 11:53 AM
How wonderful the marine flora and fauna.....even beyond our wildest imagination.Well-written as usual from your pen...savor of sea ...Love and regards.
Ashley Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 11:35 AM
Andrea, your poem and the video are magical and beautiful. Your imagery is amazing. Best wishes for a win!
Gauthier Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 11:16 AM
Beautifully penned, Andrea. Lovely.
Y. Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 11:15 AM
Hi Andrea, This is such a beautiful entry for the contest theme. Nice imagery as well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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