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Turtles

baby turtles hatched
from sandy cradles, crawling...
to moon mirrored seas

8/16/22

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 3/24/2023 10:25:00 PM

Your poem reminded me of the famous 100 year old Galapagos Island turtle named Lonesome George. When these little guys are born and desperately move to the water, I always wish I could help them. I agree with so many below, your phrase,"moon mirrored seas" holds such beautiful imagery. I'm happy to have found this one. It is lovely.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/14/2022 5:06:00 AM

Delightful, Michelle ~

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/20/2022 3:48:00 AM

Hi Michelle: What a fantastic Haiku you have written……I have witnessed turtles hatching in Hawaii and you have described the scene perfectly. Hugs, SuZ

Michael Tor

Date: 9/9/2022 1:39:00 PM

Michelle your Haiku creates such wonderful visualization of these turtles involving the moon. Enjoyed very much to read. Enjoy your weekend...

Ann Peck

Date: 9/9/2022 8:18:00 AM

I'm so glad you wrote about those tiny turtles crawling so fast to the sea and life! ...moon mirrored seas. Your Haiku is just lovely. Best of luck.

John Watt

Date: 9/3/2022 12:03:00 AM

I haven't seen turtles on a moon-mirrored sea (love that wording) but I have seen a grunion run a night, and it is a delight to behold. Lovely haiku, Michelle

FJ Thomas

Date: 8/30/2022 2:34:00 PM

A sight I yearn to see in person. Lovely Haiku Michelle :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/28/2022 7:28:00 PM

The pull of those seas, esp. when 'moon-mirrored.' ~ Sandy... Seriously, penned with a noble dignity, Michelle.

Michael Tor

Date: 8/26/2022 8:31:00 PM

Love this Michelle. The imagery says it all.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/25/2022 1:35:00 PM

for me this one is one of the best on the list. Congrats. I love this.

Bill Baker

Date: 8/24/2022 4:33:00 PM

Well written Haiku, my friend. Congrats on the contest win! Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/22/2022 1:30:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a Wonderful write/story in just a few words. Have a blessed day writing away....................

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/22/2022 7:59:00 AM

"moon mirrored seas" - Wow! Congratulations!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/22/2022 5:27:00 AM

Michelle, congratulations on your winning placement with your beautiful haiku!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/20/2022 2:42:00 AM

We have seen turtles eggs been laid by the turtle mummy - did not count but normally theY lay between 80 - 120 eggs - 60 days approximately later, these eggs hatch and these tiny babies scuttle down to the sea and the waves, about 1% survive as birds and crabs will eat them. Never seen it but it must be awesome yet so sad to watch. Love turtles so going to fave this fabulous Haiku Michelle. My comment is specific to Leather back turtles only, different species will vary love and hugs Jennifer

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 8/19/2022 9:49:00 AM

Moon mirrored seas.. Wow... Well penned

Juliet Ligon

Date: 8/18/2022 7:45:00 AM

Your descriptions are so beautifully succinct. I can clearly picture the scene, so awe inspiring.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/19/2022 8:28:00 AM

Thank you so much, Juliet, I appreciate your time to read and comment~

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/17/2022 7:18:00 PM

Dear Michelle, every vibrant line shines in this beautiful haiku! So much to love here, both as a Nature scene and as a poetic gem. A fav! Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/19/2022 8:27:00 AM

Thank you for the kind compliment and the fave, your poetry is inspiring to me as well!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/17/2022 11:08:00 AM

Always a joy to see! Aloha!

Rico Leffanta
Date: 8/18/2022 10:40:00 AM

From time to time, Sea Life Park on the island of O'ahu, liberates those it has raised with an Hawaiian ceremony, and it is indeed a joy to see them march into the sea! Aloha!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 8/17/2022 1:33:00 PM

I've seen them on nature documentaries but never in person, maybe one day~