As we set out upon our way the very air is charged with excitement!

The scenery is fresh and new despite a hundred walks before…

A dozen scents distract my lelephants…giving me the chance…for once…to arrive at water’s edge…alone…

What should I find?!

Miss turtle well upon the shore. How she must have trudged through muck and weeds to score.

Even now, paws thunder quickly towards us! No time to lose…must act fast…

I gather her up, my hands on either side, whereupon she disappears into her always home. Hurry now, they’re coming!

I carry her before me out along the pier. Kneeling, I set her softly on the water. Promptly she emerges from the safety of her shell, frightened…and swims away…

I imagine a breathless, thank you, popping from the bubble she leaves behind…

All at once, Monsieur le Jacques and Dear Dobby do Right, fly out to greet me! Halting at my side in consternation…

Whatever have you been up to without our trusty selves?

Well, if you must know…I have quite recently saved Miss Greta…from your own brand of torment disguised as playfulness…

Who us? – they query wide eyed with disbelief.

Yes, from you my loves – I reply with a giggle.

Suddenly…

The wild whispering wind…www.true…stirs from the West…one moment, one life, one love…

Welcome it blows against my cheek dropping wisps of hair so I cannot see…

As I put them gently back in place…I look around to find…all are gone once again…safe in the depths…off on adventure…

and I am adrift in the loving caress of the breeze…

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ellie894 May 2018

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  3. “s I put them gently back in place…I look around to find…all are gone once again…safe in the depths…off on adventure…”

    I don’t know why, but this line makes me sad and feeling blue. 😦

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  8. A moment to be cherished Suzanne. Lovely. What a contrast to the hustle and bustle of urban life. There is a flow of gentleness throughout the little story. You have the extraordinary ability to guide the readers through so that they would live in that moment, to see it and feel it themselves, with you.

    I had a memorable experience on Thursday afternoon Suzanne. I had the honour to read your lovely Clyde for the children in the kindergarten as well as the staff. The children were highly concentrated thoughtout the reading time. The story has a philosophical meaning which is universal. We all had a lovely time. Thank you. Take care Suzanne ❤️😊

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    1. Thank you kindly Isabelle, on all counts. The world can be such a bustling place. It’s a blessing to slow for even a few minutes all the while knowing, it shall return.

      I’m happy that the reading went well. I will always be touched deeply that you would think so much of it and take such time and care. You are a treasure and I’m so happy to be getting to know you. Take care Isabelle 😊❤️

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  13. Your photo reminds me of the lagoon I live nearby and your poem is already dancing upon its surface…I’m just getting to know you and I’m so glad I popped by today to read this lovely tale!

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