"...The Voice of the Turtle"

It must be springtime
for she lumbers by her nest
below the fig tree.

Hatchlings soon appear
to scamper into the sea.
She cries out to, "Watch

for eagles above!"
then turns away; her voice now
in praise of new life.


  
                     ... title inspired by The Song of Solomon 2:12
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Peranteau Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Beautiful...so beautiful ! In to my favz with this one dear poet, hope ya don't mind....simply beautiful ! james
Muzzey Avatar
April 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM
A wonderful write! I enjoyed the read very much. Caryl
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 10, 2010 at 11:37 PM
This is lovely Sue. A touching haiku story with a sweet ending too. Blessings, Connie
Austin Avatar
April 10, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Yes! I love turtles. It used to scare me when my pet turtle got turned over on his back. I didn't think he could right himself again. Love your use of multiple Haiku, one of my favorite things to do. Love, daver
Mehta Avatar
April 8, 2010 at 9:28 PM
A fine poem with nice ending
Richards Avatar
April 8, 2010 at 5:32 PM
This is lovely, Sue. I hope this is for the contest!! Great piece! ~ Love, Carrie
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April 8, 2010 at 4:58 PM
What a creative view. Like the ending. Nice one! Thank you for sharing it. Karen
Devonshire Avatar
April 8, 2010 at 4:48 PM
As a longtime member of the Seaturtle Survival League, I thoroughly enjoyed this poem. They are such beautiful, peaceful creatures, Sue. There are some eagles in the woodlands near the Florida gulf coast, but the worst problem the turle hatchlings face is the lights from motels. They wake and walk toward them, thinking they are strolling toward the rising sun. Hope we can keep the endangered turtles around for generations to come. Love, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
April 8, 2010 at 4:32 PM
great write--thanks for sharing today.
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