Jurassic Finds

Fossil hunting, (not for one little miss though, who had other ideas)

On the foreshore at Seatown

exposed by low tide,

she can't hide her delight

at the sight of clay.

Grey, abundant, pliable.

On her knees, it pleases to 

mould, roll, pummel.

A smile on her face

fingernails ingrained, clothes stained.

While others hunt for fossils,

belemnites in batches,

she hatches

a Jurrassic duck

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

This person certainly enjoys life at its best, showing us that it doesn’t take much to make someone gleeful….tossing and pummeling with a smile brings back wonderful memories of childhood… an upbeat poem for sure;
Well done Chris!
Best
B.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty. This was our Beth when she was about five or six. Making a Juraasic duck from clay on the beach while the rest of us hunted fossils. A lovely memory for sure. I appreciate your thoughts. All the best.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome dear Chris…
Best, B.

[willweb]

This was a cute and fun little poem that allowed the reader to share in her discoveries and the mud. : )

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you willweb. An old poem, not quite a fossil, but out for an airing. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All good wishes.

Chris

[Neville]

this is so lovely .. & even more so because at a guess, it took place not that far from where I am presently sitting :)

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely part of the world Neville. This is a very happy memory of our little Beth. We sometimes go back as well. Who knows could bump into ya :) Thank you fir checking this memory out.

Chris

[Beccy]

Such a wonderful and loving capture of the blessed innocence and purity of thought that is granted, oh so briefly to the child.

You composed a perfect picture in the mind's eye.

Beccy.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Beccy. It is a wonderful memory. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

I love the “Jurassic duck” Chris! You paint a beautiful picture of this little girl creating her fantasy world of clay- innocence and imagination personified. Eloquent language with endearing imagery that touches the heart. You make her so real for us, and brighten our lives with her joy and her little smiling face. Thank you.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Annette, one of those moments I will always treasure. Pleased she brought a smile to your face as well.

Chris

[Crowley]

Ha!!! we all have our passions. And a Jurassic duck...lol, that is quite a feet in clay! I loved this, made me smile.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Crowley, made us all smile at the time.

Chris

[Chris]

Who is to say anymore which is the rarer - a fossil or a child's creative imaginings - both are historical.

[Chris Shaw]

True Chris, not as much creativity anymore with all the technology. Fortunately, there is still plenty in my family, particularly with art. Thanks for reviewing.

Chris

[Chris]

The child's smile matched mine at the end.

[Chris Shaw]

I am so pleased to hear that Chris.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love it..."a Jurassic duck."

I love everything dinosaur....and the ending of this was a nice surprise...

nice piece to find...as I am just dropping in...
hope you are well, Chris.

j.

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Jacob, pleased you enjoyed Jurassic Duck. All's well with me. Hope you are enjoying your break.read moreHi Jacob, pleased you enjoyed Jurassic Duck. All's well with me. Hope you are enjoying your break.

Chris

[Onlyme]

I loved this Chis. Children find adventure in such mundane situations. And turn it into joy. Even thou for adults. This is very interesting and historic thing to do.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dee, she was certainly enjoying creating her Jurassic duck :))

[Onlyme]

Aw, she was having a delightful time Chris.. :)

[Wild Rose]

Think I would much rather fashion a Jurrassic Duck from the clay than collect old bones

More interesting: satisfying and productive than collecting Old Bones

Hope she took the duck home and looked after it

[Chris Shaw]

Sadly not, said duck was left on the beach waiting for the incoming tide. Thank you.

Chris