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The Fossil Fish

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2001-06-30 06:54 PM

Deep in a cave beside the sea,
I found a piece of history.
Almost as old as time itself,
Upon a wide and rocky shelf,
A fossil of a fish who knew
This ocean when the earth was new.

I wonder how it came to be
Quite hidden here so secretly
And if some other eyes than mine
Have gazed upon this ancient sign
Of sea life from an age so far
Removed in time, from where we are?

I'd like to take it but I fear
It really needs to stay right here.
Washed twice a day with tidal foam,
Commemorated in my poem!

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2001-06-30 07:21 PM

Oh, did you really find this? Nice poem in any case. Joyce

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 06-30-2001).]

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

2 posted 2001-06-30 11:02 PM

Joyce: No, I didn't find this, but we did find fossilized clam shells in several places and in the back of a small cave, and that gave me the idea. We saw fossilized fish and other creatures at the Newport Aquarium which is wonderful!

Betty Lou Hebert

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