Oliver Mckeithan Poet Ekphrasis

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Tardigrade

Tardigrade

Consider the lowly Tardigrade
To survive any environment, it is tailor made
Commonly known as the water bear
This handsome creature can live any where
From underground to the vacuum of space
It is no threat to the human race
Unless, it mutates and does grow
Then it looks like it could be a ferocious foe

****modeled on Ogden Nash Style*****

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David Crandall June 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM Great poem! Funny that we were both inspired by the same little guy! Oliver Mckeithan June 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM Thanks Dave. Must be something about the Tardigrade that inspires poetry

Michael Tor April 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM The creations of God are amazing. Who else can manufacture such a tiny tiny creature. Amazing what ugly things roam around we don't see o r from his perspective lovely things lol... Oliver Mckeithan April 1, 2025 at 4:05 AM Every part of His creation has a purpose. Even one as interesting as a Tardigrade. Thanks Michael

David Crandall March 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM Great poem. I love the tardigrade. They're cute and resilient! Oliver Mckeithan March 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM Thanks Dave. Yes they are.

Ilene Bauer March 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM Wow! Is that real? You’ve written a great poem about it, real or not, Oliver! Oliver Mckeithan March 30, 2025 at 11:34 AM Yes, they are real. You need a microscope to see them. They inhabit just about every environment. They have been exposed to radiation and the vacuum of space and survived. Thanks Ilene.

Paula Goldsmith March 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM What a creative write and picture you have here. I enjoyed reading it. Have a fun day writing away.............. Oliver Mckeithan March 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM Thank you Paula. Glad you like it.