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humpback-whales-breach - Africa Geographic

The water from the blow hole spewed. It’s hard to believe what then ensued. With his powerful tail and massive speed, The great humpback whale’s breaching was awesome to see.

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David Holmes

Date: 2/28/2022 12:33:00 PM

Bill - this brings back a wonderful memory of whale watching just a few years ago in Maui, the boat was so close, and the baby whale came up and swam underneath the boat - they are magnificent creatures. Beautiful poem - David

Bill Baker
Date: 3/3/2022 11:15:00 PM

Thank you, David for the visit and the comment. I'm sure your Maui adventure was exciting. Nature can be quite overwhelming at times. Have a great week! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/23/2022 3:47:00 PM

reminds me of the time I was flying from the US to Europe;the plane crossed the Atlantic and I was able to see the massive and powerful whales. I can only imagine what they must look like close up.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/23/2022 4:58:00 PM

Wow! That had to be exciting. Thanks for the comment and the visit, Sara. Hugs, Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/19/2022 4:15:00 AM

An awesome write, i could whale watch a complete holiday when we are by the coast, but we are not always so lucky as to get to see such a sighting. However, one morning, at a seaside place in Cape Town where we had breakfast with our son, the sea was blue and deep, and rocks about were sharp and steep, yet within them a young whale played, his mother in sight, how beautiful we watched in sheer delight. love your poem Bill, hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/19/2022 8:27:00 AM

Wow! that was a great experience, I'm sure. There is so much beauty in life and nature, especially when observing the young of any species. Thanks for the visit and the relating comment, Jennifer. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/18/2022 11:29:00 PM

One of the planets great creatures, Love the visual aspect your poem here, Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 2/19/2022 8:25:00 AM

Thanks, harry, I enjoyed writing this one. Have a great day my friend, Bill

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/18/2022 8:42:00 AM

Whale watching is so magical, really connects you to the majesty of nature, this reads like a great contest entry!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/18/2022 2:54:00 PM

Thank you, Michelle. I've not entered a contest yet but will someday soon. Smiles ~ Blessing, Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/18/2022 3:38:00 AM

It is awesome to see them do that, and it leaves me wondering how they can do it due to their massive size. Of course, I have never seen it in person. They say that on occasion there are some whales off the coast of Georgia, but I have never been there when it happened. Your visit to my page was inspiring. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 2/18/2022 7:32:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and your comments, Sara. I lived in Atlanta, Ga for a year back in 1980-81. I never made it to the coast while I lived there either. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/16/2022 4:06:00 PM

Such power, majesty and beauty is an awesome sight to see! This an interesting new form. Very fine imagery, Bill. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 2/17/2022 3:11:00 PM

Thanks Evelyn. I like this new form. Hugs, Bill

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/16/2022 7:27:00 AM

WoW! Bill, There is much imagery in your will written write. I could just picture the humpback whale. Well done. You did a good job with Robert’s form-Alexis

Bill Baker
Date: 2/16/2022 7:29:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis. I hope the form catches on and Poetry Soup puts it on the forms list next time they update. Have a great week my friend, Bill

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/15/2022 9:46:00 PM

Hello Bill ... until you actually come in close contact with a whale, it's then that you realize just how big they are. It is an amazing experience - thank you Bill - Lindsay

Bill Baker
Date: 2/15/2022 11:25:00 PM

Glad to have you read and comment on my poetry, Lindsay. Thanks, and have a great day, Bill

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/15/2022 12:49:00 PM

It is indeed a very spiritual moment, that connection when we see a humpback breaching in the water; the heart smiles widely at such moments. Beautifully done.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/15/2022 11:24:00 PM

Glad you know the experience, M.L. Nature in its grandeur, takes my breathe at times. Have a great week! Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 2/15/2022 9:57:00 AM

Splendid imagery, Bill. To watch this in real life would be an awesome experience. ~ Regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 2/15/2022 11:22:00 PM

Thanks for commenting, Paul. Have a great day! Bill

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/14/2022 2:09:00 PM

I would love to see one! Nice pen Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/14/2022 5:28:00 PM

Quite a sight, Caren. A beast that moves like a ballerina. Thanks for the visit. I'll be visiting your poetry again soon. Happy Valentine's Day my friend! Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/14/2022 6:59:00 AM

Hello Bill, I have never seen a hump back whale. You were lucky to see one. Your poetess pal Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/15/2022 7:40:00 AM

Hello Bill, yes you were very fortunate to experience this sighting. Thank you. i hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day. Your poetess friend, Daarlene

Bill Baker
Date: 2/14/2022 5:29:00 PM

I feel fortunate for the experience. Happy Valentine's Day my poetess pal, Darlene. :-) Hugs, Bill

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/14/2022 12:55:00 AM

I've seen documentaries on such mammals. They are splendid as is your poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/14/2022 5:30:00 PM

Thanks for the comment, Victor, and the visit. Have a great day! Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/12/2022 3:34:00 PM

Bill, you've written a nice poem with a terrific vision. Your usage of the Lind30 is outstanding. Best wishes, and please enjoy your weekend without jeopardizing your life or mind over political issues. We can never transform the world, so why bother, my dear friend?

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2022 4:03:00 PM

Thank you, for the encouragement. I like this form; I hope it catches on. Have a nice weekend, Bill

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 2/12/2022 1:11:00 PM

Not too sure of the poetry form Bill but it's a great poem portraying a wonderful image...Ron

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2022 2:42:00 PM

See comment below, or check our Robert Lindley Blog here or Poetry Soup. Thanks for the comment, Ron. Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/12/2022 8:41:00 AM

Your poem is awesome! Not familiar with LIND30WU--But what a great image Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2022 2:40:00 PM

It's a poem written in syllables or words numbering: 7-7-7-9. It may be rhymed or unrhymed. LIND30SU is syllables / unrhymed LIND30SR syllables / rhymed. Lind30WU words / unrhymed or LIND30WR words / rhymed. your choice, give it a try. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill

Anil Deo

Date: 2/12/2022 1:51:00 AM

Poetry in action, when one sees the whale Breach. Shalom shalom & congrats on new form/ style. PTL

Bill Baker
Date: 2/12/2022 2:36:00 PM

Thanks, Anil. I like this new form. Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/11/2022 10:54:00 PM

I have beenuck to watch that ose up when visiting our son Cape Town. We were sitting having breakfast at a little restaurant by the see but their were lots of rocks and there was no beach the water was deep and a whale performed for us the whole time we were there, a majestic mammal. We watched in absolute awe. Beautiful poem my friend hugs Jennifer

Bill Baker
Date: 2/22/2022 1:39:00 PM

What a wonderful experience you were blessed with. Happy you were able to see it. Blessings and Hugs, my friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/11/2022 4:15:00 PM

I saw this once! What a sight it is!

Bill Baker
Date: 2/11/2022 4:37:00 PM

Pretty exciting! Thanks for the visit, Kim. Smiles ~ Blessing, Bill