Oddest creature: She spreads her lanky legs, Falling clumsily to her knees to slurp up water-gulps. She survives.
Tallest mammal: Sprinting across the savanna, Reaching tree-clumps; razor-sharp teeth gathering meals at dusk. She survives.
Strangest denizen: Darkening spots, unique as fingerprints, revealing her true age. She survives.
Nascent birth-giver: Sentinel of her species, Standing, dropping her calf to earth from harrowing heights. She survives.
Selfless mother: Awkward creature of grace, Gently bending her long neck To nurture her nestling babe. They survive.
Trifecta Writing challenge:
GRACE (noun)
1a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification…b : a virtue coming from God…c : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace
2a : approval, favor …b archaic : mercy, pardon…c : a special favor : privilege …d : disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency…e : a temporary exemption : reprieve
3a : a charming or attractive trait or characteristic….b : a pleasing appearance or effect : charm …c : ease and suppleness of movement or bearing
Love the grace of the giraffe.
But did I ever tell you of the time I was standing in the giraffe house under a steady rain at Whipsnade, watching the giraffe clean her nostril with her tongue?
Ha…I guess I failed to mention the gross-ness of the giraffe…might have been another stanza…about how the giraffe cleverly uses her slimy tongue. That’s funny…thank you Kymm!
Awkward creature of grace is such a unique description. Giraffes are beautiful animals (though their long, slimy tongues made me squeamish when we fed them at the zoo!)
Trifecta Writing challenge:
Opal Reflections 
Love the grace of the giraffe.
But did I ever tell you of the time I was standing in the giraffe house under a steady rain at Whipsnade, watching the giraffe clean her nostril with her tongue?
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Ha…I guess I failed to mention the gross-ness of the giraffe…might have been another stanza…about how the giraffe cleverly uses her slimy tongue. That’s funny…thank you Kymm!
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Awkward creature of grace is such a unique description. Giraffes are beautiful animals (though their long, slimy tongues made me squeamish when we fed them at the zoo!)
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I guess their tongues serve a useful purpose. I’ll have to check it out next time..and I’m sure I’ll recall of your observation :). Thanks!
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Gah giraffes are so adorakable. This is sweet.
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Yes..irresistible.
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This is sweet and adorable all rolled into one. It’s lovely writing!
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Thank you..this week, voting will be tough. The entries are beautiful and thought provoking.
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Awesome!
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Thanks…I have always loved giraffes…contradiction in awkwardness and grace. Amazing. Thanks for reading…nice to hear from you again.
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So true:-)Its nice to be back among “family” 🙂
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