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“Crocodile Spirit Animal,” Traditional Tanka

Colleen M. Chesebro

Vashti Vega selected an amazing photo this week. I received plenty of vibes from this crocodile. How about you? Did you check out the poetry challenge for this week? Click the link and JOIN IN!

Image Credit: Balaji Malliswamy

“Crocodile Spirit Animal,” Traditional Tanka

crocodile totem
a force to be reckoned with
keeper of secrets 
steward of ancient knowledge 
ready to gain new wisdom

©2020 Colleen M. Chesebro

What if the crocodile or alligator is your spirt animal? Click the link below to learn more!

Alligator & Crocodile Symbolism & Meaning | Spirit, Totem & Power Animal

In-depth Alligator & Crocodile Symbolism & Meanings! Alligator & Crocodile as a Spirit, Totem, & Power Animal. Plus, Alligator & Crocodile in Native American & Far Eastern Symbols, & Dreams!

Embrace the unusual and learn to become brave.

Published by Colleen M. Chesebro

Colleen M. Chesebro grew up in a large city in the Midwest. Keen on making her own way in the world, she joined the United States Air Force after graduation to tour the world and find herself. To this day, that search continues. 💜 Today, she’s a Michigan Poet who loves crafting syllabic poetry, flash fiction, and creative fiction and nonfiction. Colleen sponsors a weekly poetry challenge, called #TankaTuesday, on wordcraftpoetry.com, where poets learn how to create traditional and modern forms of syllabic poetry. 💜 Colleen’s syllabic poetry has appeared in “Hedgerow, a Journal of Small Poems,” and in “Poetry Treasures,” and “Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships,” including several other online publications. She’s also received several awards for her flash fiction pieces from the yearly Carrot Ranch.com rodeo events. 💜 Colleen created Unicorn Cats Publishing Services to assist poets and authors in their book publishing needs. 💜 When she's not writing poetry or crafting short stories, you’ll find her digging in her garden, or playing with her two unicorn cats, Chloe & Sophie. Most days you can find her writing poetry on wordcraftpoetry.com. 💜

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