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To See Sea Sheep

Once wading through a rising tide Against a bloody red suns glare What should I see grazing on algae But several sea sheep were there! I'm not sure how many there were Not that the water was too deep But when I tried to count them all It made me want to fall asleep! I looked closer and saw a scuffle Of which at first, I was not aware I was surprised to see before me A sea wolf in sheep's clothing there! I've not seen the sea sheep again Since the sea wolf made his attack But I did see a sea wolf huff and puff And blow a snails home off its back!

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Karen Croft

Date: 2/18/2021 11:49:00 AM

Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed reading!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/19/2019 7:18:00 AM

How awesome this creature is and I admire the whimsical tone of your poem. Look at his "face"! Did you really encounter one? (I'm a bit skeptical of the sea wolf, but love the way the yarn is stretched.) There is also a tasty fish locals sometimes hook at the pier called Sheepshead because of its buck teeth. You certainly keep me laughing!

Pat Adams
Date: 1/20/2019 4:59:00 PM

I didn't encounter one but only saw an article on "Bing" about them. They are real as far as I know. The sea wolf maybe not so much.. 80) .. I love the little face as well. Thank you so much for commenting Carolyn!!!!....pat

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/10/2019 6:03:00 PM

G'day Pat … at first I thought; hang on, is this one of Pat's imaginary animals that requires underwater shearing. Very interesting indeed Pat - thank you - Lindsay

Pat Adams
Date: 1/11/2019 4:10:00 PM

What a great idea, underwater shearing! (Wish I'd thought of that!). Thanks for commenting Lindsay!......80)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/3/2019 3:12:00 PM

Thanks for my new factoid of the day, love the picture (though sea sheep is kind of a tongue twister!)

Pat Adams
Date: 1/4/2019 7:39:00 AM

I know right! I first saw them on my Bing home page. On comments on the article, someone said they thought it looked more like a cow. I can see that. A white fluffy cow but still............Thanks for commenting Michelle!!!...Pat