Image: An Octopus in Deep Ocean (here)
(it used the two shells as protection by pulling
them around itself when it sensed danger).
the 11 of 12 given words:
case place hit key match threat
fine top room close cost
A case of survival in a hostile world
Ignited a superb kind of imagination
Placed in defense outside its realm of
purported ability it hit a high note where
a low life creature was found to be just
as intelligent in its bid to stay alive
Key to its decision was to match threats
to its fine well-being to stay on top
No room for errors even a close call was
not an option for it could cost it its life
Brenda's Sunday Whirl Wordle #238 and
Mary's at PU's Poetry Pantry # 289
Clever use of the words. It felt like it could be a fitting accompaniment to an award worthy nature documentary.
ReplyDeleteThose closing lines are especially powerful!
ReplyDeleteDanger is all around. To stay alive, indeed there is no room for error.
ReplyDeleteSome creatures sure have to remain on guard at all times
ReplyDeleteIngenious creatures we can certainly learn from!
ReplyDeleteWho would have believed an octopus could be so clever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant mollusc!
ReplyDelete"a low life creature was found to be just / as intelligent in its bid to stay alive" ....well captivated.....octopus is one of the most intelligent invertebrates...
ReplyDeleteMost interesting to read Hank. Thanks for the education.
ReplyDeleteGood write.
Yvonne.
Nice. Aren't octopi the COOLEST?
ReplyDeleteLove the cleverest of mollusks... So much better with brains than mussels (pun intended)
ReplyDeleteThat is a smart octopus! My son once came face to face with one in a fissure. The octopus reached out and tried to rip my son's mask off to protect itself.......extremely smart creatures.
ReplyDeleteThe danger zone - that is a cool picture and a clever disguise.
ReplyDeleteThe words just disappeared into this very well written poem. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteAnd all over again we are reminded of how truly wonderful nature is!
ReplyDeleteError is my middle name, Hank. Just don't tell anyone.
ReplyDeleteThe alternative to a good defense system is an overactive breeding program to even out the losses. Nature tends to work out a solution...I wonder how she will control rapacious man?
ReplyDeleteAtleast it is safe.
ReplyDeleteSurvival of the fittest. That's life.
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loved this. made me think there with the storyline beneath it. very sublime. thank you Hank.
ReplyDeleteHank,
ReplyDeleteSuperb use of the prompt words. A most interesting facet of marine life and its clever methods for survival.We could learn much..Excellent!
Eileen
very interesting.
ReplyDeleteZQ
too sad when 'No room for errors'
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