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My Pacific 'Rock Nessie'
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My Pacific 'Rock Nessie' |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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 Just beyond the breakers at Rockaway Beach, stands an imposing shoreline sentinel locals and tourists call Twin Rocks. But I nicknamed these natural rock formations my Pacific Rock Nessie, for they are naturally sculpted in the shape of a winsome sea dragon. My Rock Nessie guards this bit of coastline playfully but with great dignity. On damp foggy mornings she capriciously plays hide-and-seek, daring me to capture her with my camera lens. When boisterous waves dance about her, she holds her head high, digs her feet deep into the sand. My Nessie has no fear, no need to hide from would-be mercenaries who would greedily turn her into an Amusement Park if they could. My Pacific Rock Nessie stood solidly on this Oregon shore thirty years ago for me while I flew handmade kites in the brisk winds of early summer. She stands strong today, no doubt will still be there when all those new condos up on the hill crumble. I salute you, My Pacific Rock Nessie! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I love walking down those areas. Beautiful visuals dearest Kacy! ~This is so lovely. Even the rocks that shaped into pictures. A very magical moment in time, cherish these moments.  ARCTIC WIND |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
HEY AW, I just found my photo, hope you get to see it! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Oh, Kacy, I love the photo. ~its so beautiful  ARCTIC WIND |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I took that photo last July, when I spent two days at Rockaway Beach, one of my all-time favorite places on the Oregon Coast. And now, I may be moving there or within 15 miles of Rockaway next month! Can you see me smiling?  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I can see you smiling from here, probably why my laptop screen is exceptionally bright at the moment! ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, This is a lovely poem-photo combination. Love Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Kacy, I so much enjoyed your story about your Rock Nessie, you described it so well and it is a lovely picture, love Lindsay |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
How much fun to be able to see Nessie again In a few months. You must be estatic! Great photo and story poem. I guess I always thought that Rockaway Beach was in New Jersy. This way you will be back where you belong,the Pacific Coast. loving the news. jo |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Bobby! I rarely add photos, but this was a necessity! Lindsay, that was a nice reply!  Jo, yes, back to Oregon, and my beloved Pacific. I'll be changing my personal photo after I get re-located. I do have one from a couple months ago, just never got around to posting it! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This is so cool, Kacy! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks Bluesy! That rock formation is awesome, always gets my attention!That's where I'm headed, back to the Oregon coast. |
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martiniat8 Senior Member
since 2003-06-21
Posts 897Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic |
awesome, it does look like Nessie! I've been to Loch Ness to see him, but little did I know he was right here in America |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I can really feel your heart in this one. It's as if you answered a call by your "Rock Nessie" by going back there. I am so glad to hear you enjoy moving back to the Pacific coast. You will plant new flowers there too ... Wonderful work, in words and picture, dear Kacy. Love, Margherita  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks Martiniat8!(make mine a sweet red wine). Margherita, thank you for that feedback. I guess Nessie really is calling me 'back home' to the mighty Pacific. |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Thank you for sharing your cherished memories with us, “thirty years ago for me while I flew handmade kites in the brisk winds of early summer” like these lines very much. Lovely picture too.. Prasad "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Glad you enyed, Prasad. Thanks for visiting My Nessie. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I enjoyed this every bit as much (if not even more) this time around. You had me smiling happily at your darling Nessie UNmonster! Owl |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
This is beautiful, Kacy. I know you can't hardly wait to get back. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a 'repost' topic most fine ... well deserving of a return near the top of the 'blue page' queue! ... continuing applause for this imagery (both photographic and 'poetic')!! |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
Nessie stood solidly on this Oregon shore thirty years ago for me while I flew handmade kites in the brisk winds of early summer. So speaking! So serene. clever talks delay friendship! |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello midnitsun, I would so much like to be there on oregon coast and see Nessie, you drawed a circonstancial and vivid portrait of this rocky animal, enjoyed the read. I was guessing too it was a repost, or a rework ? However thanks for the splendid poem. have a nice day yann |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I knew it! I absolutely knew it! Nessie does exist! Leave it to my poet friend the Naturalist to prove it! ~ Hmmm, but I thought Nessie was in a loch in Scotland? ~ lol ~ Just foolin' with you, Kacy! What a delightful post! ~ and I enjoyed reading all of the replies that it engendered! Exciting news about your up-coming move back to your beloved Oregon! ~ and I look forward to that new photo of you once you've settled in! Love and a big, warm hug, Linda  |
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