Natasha Sequeira
NaPoWriMo2021
#day3 #babysteps
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The little calf grunted in dismay,
His mommy, siblings had been washed away.
Alone, he lay there, groaning,
Till he was rescued, one morning!
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A 650 pound calf, he was named Owen, you see.
Placed in an aviary with a 130 year old tortoise, Mzee.
Mzee, at first, didn’t like to share his space,
Made snapping noises when he saw Owen’s face.
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By and by the two took baby steps,
Towards co-existence, friendship, guess what came next?
Mzee became guide and mentor to orphaned Owen,
They feature in many books, websites, happily roaming.
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Pic credit: Goodreads
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This happened in Kenya, during a Tsunami Owen’s family was lost. Owen was rescued, kept with Mzee and their unlikely friendship remains for all to see
Wow.. Loved it
Thanks so much, Kirti dear.💚💚
Wah! Kudos to your interpretations of the prompt. I missed reading all your beautiful poetry Nats. Glad I’m in now.
Anuradha dear, so glad to see you at Poetry Parlour. Thanks for the kind words. It made me so happy. I am a fan of your stories and poems. You have a unique thought process.💚
Such a wonderful poem. Loads of love to Owen amd Mzee💚
Gowri💚💚
So beautiful.. the power of love and acceptance!
Thanks Chandra. Indeed, I would never have thought that a turtle and a hippo could be friends
Such a beautiful lesson in how compassion can pave the way for harmonious co-existence. You have written it with so much heart, Natasha. Loved it. <3
You always boost me up, Moonmoon. I don’t know what I did to deserve a great friend like you.💚💚
Such a different take of an unlikely friendship and camaraderie. Loved it 💚
Thanks Zenobia. 💚 if you Google Owen and Mzee you will see many more pics of them 🙂
So touching 💚
Thanks Pat💚💚
Sweet tale of two animals. Wonderful Nats.
Thanks a lot, Vandana
A lesson in co- existence that humans are fast forgetting.Nice one.
True Sarita M’am.💚
Natasha.. you are simply awesome.. and seems to be a great animal lover… loved it💚
Thanks so much, Shweta dear.
I adore our 4 legged and feathered friends.
Such a unique take on the prompt. Loved it😊
Thanks ever so much, Abinaya💚
Aww… Trust you to write this, Nat. Love it.
Thanks Srivalli:)
Just loved it Nats
Thanks so much, Indrani.😍
Loved it …such a heart warming story ..a perfect one for a children book .
Aww! Thanks so much, Aradhna!
Just something that I read in your peotry give a me a different perspective to see at things.. you are so inspiring
Fatema dear, that’s the sweetest and kindest thing anyone has ever said to me. Love you lots.
I remember commenting about Owen, strangely is doesn’t appear. A beautiful tale of togetherness and love.
Thanks for reading and loving the poem Mumtaz dear. Oh did you comment earlier? It seems to have gotten misplaced.
Lovely poem Nats
Thanks Indrani💚
Wow wow wow!💚💚💚💚
Speechless my dear. No doubt it’s reigning the chart.
Congrats girl😍💚
Thanks Sonali Dear. Truly grateful
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What a heartwarming tale and fantastic interpretation of the prompt, Natasha. Love it.
Thanks so much, Seema💚💚💚💚