Last Friday I shared this poem, written to the stingray I met on my morning walk:
I had some comments wondering what the ray might say back to me, so, of course, I had to sit down and figure out what it is Ray might say to me. And here it is:
Have a great Friday. Today’s Poetry Friday roundup is hosted by Michelle at Today’s Little Ditty. Head over there to see what other poetry goodness is on offer – and to read Michelle’s amazing account of the work of Lily Yeh.
I love these two poems about rays, Sally. I never really thought about rays until recently when I went to the New England Aquarium’s ray petting tank. What gorgeous creatures they are! From the tiny gray ones to the huge mottled ones that looked like flying carpets! Here’s a link (which doesn’t really capture the experience): http://www.neaq.org/exhibit/shark-ray-touch-tank/
Thanks for visiting, Diane. I think rays get a bad name because of the ‘sting’ part.
Nice one, Sally–Your ray is playful as well as valiant! I came across an amazing video last night of rays leaping and bellyflopping–I didn’t know they did that so it was gloriously fascinating. I gather you’re not on Facebook so I can’t share it easily, but if you haven’t watched such a thing, go do!
Oh heidi, I shall definitely look it up. i AM on facebook so I shall go seek you out there – there are quite a few Sally Murphys so you may have had trouble finding me.
I like the Ray’s Response. I especially like that the rays you describe are free, ocean-going creatures, rather than the poor rays in aquariums, doomed to circle endlessly.
I agree Brenda. I’m no longer a fan of aquariums.
Oh, that’s wonderful! My flippers are definitely dragging in the sand today….we had our big community event at my school last night and I didn’t get home til 9 pm. Taught classes all day and I’m ….dragging my flippers. I would love to feel as free and splashy as this Ray. I think you’re on to a whole BUNCH of conversations. HINT!
Thanks Linda. Will have to think about what other chats I can have 🙂
Oh, how I long to drag my flippers in the sand, and to jump into the sea!
it is such a joy to be able to do just that, Jane. Thanks for visiting.
Lovely and vivid. I started imagining a ray and a person on the beach having this lovely conversation.
Thanks, Iphigene.
Love the answer, Sally, & that rhythm of “oughta” & “water”. It has a perfect voice, too!
Thanks Linda. Glad you like it 😉
I missed last week’s poem so this week I was treated to both. Such fun! I so enjoyed these cleverly crafted light-hearted poems, Sally! Now, I suspect I’ll be considering what conversations I might have when wandering about.
Thanks Molly. It only gets strange when people catch me having these seemingly one sided conversations out loud.
Cute! I think you oughta. 🙂
And I just did. Just back from a refreshing swim, though Mr Ray was nowhere in sight 🙂
Ha! I was hoping to see this from you today, Sally! Love that ray’s response… especially the part about flippers dragging in the sand. LOL
Thanks Michelle. my flippers are extra sandy this morning as i managed to fit a Friday morning beach walk in before getting down to work.