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Zoo By the Sea

San Diego's zoo by the sea, the place to be in February Home to wild nature's exotic elite From stately giraffes to meerkats petite But signs warn their creed 'These beasts, do not feed' So the free roaming squirrels get the treats! Tigers and monkeys may get all the looks, but squirrels get all the love~ 2/07/22

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Charles Messina

Date: 3/16/2022 6:55:00 PM

Hi Michelle, sorry I'm just getting back to now on this lovely write. I visited that zoo once when I lived in Ca. back in the 80's (Great zoo!) Congratulations on your win in my contest! Hugs Charlie

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 3/17/2022 8:16:00 AM

Thank you very much, Charlie, I have been to the zoo many times, it is a fun place-

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/13/2022 4:14:00 AM

I have read your winning work and was delighted that it is on the winners' list. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/11/2022 11:53:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A cute write. A zoo is always a fun place to go. Watch out for the squirrels, they want what you eat. Have a blessed day writing away.......................

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/11/2022 8:54:00 AM

Hi Michelle you deserve a top win back with congratulations my friend . Blessings hugs Jennifer

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/11/2022 4:50:00 AM

God feeds each creature. This is an example of it. Great work. Congratulations!

Valsa George

Date: 2/17/2022 3:02:00 AM

A very sweet poem . Enjoyed it as if I have visited the zoo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/18/2022 9:37:00 PM

And a very sweet comment, thank you!

John Watt

Date: 2/12/2022 3:39:00 PM

A lovely trio of poems about my favorite zoo. The squirrels sure know how to work the system! My favorites are the tigers, koalas, pandas and hippos. Best wishes in the contest.

John Watt
Date: 2/12/2022 7:13:00 PM

I'd like that!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/12/2022 4:16:00 PM

Hard to say my favorites, but the gorillas and polar bears stand out, thanks for your comment! Maybe next time, we can go together :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/11/2022 7:48:00 AM

An awesome write cleverly crafted for the contest Michelle love it, a fave. Hugs and blessings Jennifer. We have fun, so why not squirrels, so cute!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/11/2022 9:33:00 AM

Yes, they are adorable! Thanks for your fun comment and the fave!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/8/2022 10:31:00 AM

Nice to know someone was outside enjoying February! San Diego Zoo is quite a treat as is any female with a mouthful of nuts . . . .Aloha!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/8/2022 1:28:00 PM

Well, the squirrels were enjoying them ;)

Valsa George

Date: 2/7/2022 8:28:00 PM

Very cheerful sort of write, I see the squirrels rushing to and fro enjoying their treat with their bushy tails held up....! Best of luck in the contest Michelle.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 8:35:00 PM

They were sure having a lot of fun! Am glad for your visit and comment, Valsa

Bill Baker

Date: 2/7/2022 4:34:00 PM

Fun Monoku, Michelle. Good luck in the contest! I really enjoyed the last line. Made me smile. Thanks, Bill

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 8:34:00 PM

Those squirrels running everywhere were so cute! Glad for your visit and comment, Bill

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/7/2022 4:08:00 PM

San Diego Zoo is a real treat. You poem quite charming! Good Luck in the Contest! :)Paulette

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 8:33:00 PM

It was a wonderful day! Thank you for your visit and comment, Paulette

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/7/2022 3:44:00 PM

They are the cutest bunch, and I love the zoo, it is quite an experience to be in there oogling it all, love your poem, anytime we connect with animals and nature, its always a loving experience, thank you dear Michelle. :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 8:32:00 PM

Yes I love the zoo and the chance to see all those amazing animals! Thanks for your comment~

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/7/2022 1:24:00 PM

Interesting: One of my very best friends just took his wife and family of four kids to San Diego, and he promised to tell me about the zoo. He just got back... I'll surprise with your 'Insider Tip' on the squirrels! Thanks! :) gw

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/9/2022 7:39:00 PM

Sounds familiar. Perhaps people read the signs the 'old-fashioned' way: 'No Feeding the Squirrels Allowed' = No! -- Feeding the Squirrels Allowed! This is the way kids used to read signs such as: No Littering Allowed... No Swimming Allowed... etc.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 1:33:00 PM

When I went, I kept seeing the little kids throwing their popcorn to the squirrels, I guess they were more fun than the major attractions :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/7/2022 1:22:00 PM

Michelle, you wrote a beautiful poem that met the contest's requirements. The haiku was excellent, as was the limerick. Best wishes for a win

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 1:24:00 PM

Appreciate your kind words, thank you, Lasaad~

Anil Deo

Date: 2/7/2022 1:08:00 PM

Love it. Michelle, I'm nobody, but your entire being oozes great poetry. Loved all animals u mention ... Just for your ears, I will read more than write this month. Shalom shalom Paz

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 2/7/2022 1:11:00 PM

Thank you, Anil, sometimes I prefer reading to writing as well, a good time to restore the soul, I think~