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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
She wandered across our lawn that afternoon. Diligently and with purpose she dug her hole under the hot sun of summer. Carefully, sliding back and forth this dance went on for about an hour and a half. The pride and labor of her work were eight white eggs deposited in a crescent shaped 3" deep hole. I watched in awe that day this amazing feat of nature unfolding before my eyes. When she had finished depositing her brood she carefully blended the dry dirt with her own watery secretions that glistened in the sun. Carefully and painstakingly she scooped each tiny spoon filled size of mud back feet palming backwards. Satisfied her task was complete she crossed back through our lawn and disappeared into the woods. In fifty to ninety days they say hatchlings may appear. The sum of her worth. And if by some miracle of fate they should make it and not fall prey to cars or creatures of the night, I have come to realize no matter how invinceable we humans feel we are at times, I've never been more humbled than I was that day by a turtle who just happened through one warm summer afternoon. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
*bump*  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh my gosh, this gorgeous poem brought a huge smile to my face knowing God can create such miracles of life! (kiss on cheek) This turtle made me smile the whole time making so many sweet babies to bring love and harmony to nature too, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet June, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Christopher-Bumps & prost back at you. M.A. Thank you, your sweet words are always a welcome visit my friend. [This message has been edited by Gemini (08-27-2002 12:20 AM).] |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Gemini: I enjoyed your poem so much. I live in the country and see so many wonderful events involving wildlife, but we don't have turtles here. Small ones at the lake nearby but not in the timber where we are. How privileged you were and I'm glad you wrote about it. Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I too share your meaning of a miraculous moment in time. Thanks, Melton |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
My dog just had puppies!! 5 beautiful pugs!! I sat there in awe at how she cleaned each and everyone of them, fed them, and stayed up as they slept. Our God is so wonderful for giving us such miracles. miriam coronado |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Trillium-I thank you soo much! In as much as I love nature, I can only imagine how beautiful your country area must be. 2dalimit-Thank you for your kind words. miriam-We had a male and female dog at one time in the hopes of breeding them, but they did nothing but fight! I am so happy for your having witnessed the miracle of birth, it sounds like it must have be a glorious event. Thank you for sharing. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
How exciting. I don't think I have ever seen a turtle. None here. We have racoons, possums, coyotes an occasional porcupine, but not much other wildlife in this farmed area. That must have been an interesting sight, but what a laid back mother. To just go off and leave them. Joyce |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh that was a wonderful sharing of a special moment, and for me especiallly as I have only seen one turtle ever, and that was at the aquarium. Lovely work on this one and I really enjoyed it. The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it. |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Thank you Joyce for your kind words, I'm sure you must have seen alot of wonders of nature being on a farm. Mysteria-Your words mean alot to me, thank you so much. |
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