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Sparkling Pebbles

In a land far far away. Down by the sea. Out near the caves. There stood a giant. And he was after me. Only because he liked the taste of human flesh. I thought maybe I could reason with this giant of a troll. I tried to tell him I only came for the sparkling glass. It must have come from the sea just for me. For the sea is wise in the way it rolls. To bring in these sparkling pebbles just for me. He replied, well, the mountains and the hills must be wise to send you " a human" down from the mountains. Just for me. 11:30 AM 6/12/ 2015 Friday I wrote this down because of my 8yr old granddaughter. I ask her to tell me a story, She did And I told her this story. She said I should put it on my poetry page. Because they will like it. There is a beach in northern Calif. that sends the polished glass back onto the beach. Huell Howser did the show for 18 seasons called California's Gold. It was on every Sunday. He passed away Jan 2013, now the show is called Rob ON The Road which also showcases Calif.

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Date: 4/12/2018 6:56:00 PM
Lol a surprise ending! I bet she loved it!
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Date: 3/14/2018 2:51:00 AM
Hi Debbie you have painted the whole story in a very intriguing manner...wonderful imagination. your granddaughter seems to be like you as well as she inspired you to write something full of wisdom. Love for your Granddaughter and you thanks
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Date: 5/24/2017 1:44:00 AM
A dark tale, but a great story ''just for me", Debbie:) my love to your granddaughter who inspired you:)
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Date: 11/27/2015 8:34:00 AM
Hello Debbie, This one great!! I really like the use of "Blank Verse" here for the narrative aspect of the poem. A very intriguing and wonderful theme indeed!! A "SEVEN"!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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Date: 8/25/2015 3:23:00 PM
How lovely this is, Debbie....! My g'daughter (10 yrs) & I often write poems together; it's amazing what results mixed ideas produce! // paul
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Date: 8/19/2015 2:39:00 PM
What a great entertaining tale and write! I just had to read it! Now I want to go visit that beach in northern California and find some polished glass:-)! Warmest regards. Pandita
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Date: 7/26/2015 9:45:00 PM
oh my, I love that little ending JUST FOR ME. a GREAT dark tale for a kid to hear. I really like this one.
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Date: 7/2/2015 7:20:00 AM
Happy holiday to you and your wonderful imagination!
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Date: 6/28/2015 8:57:00 AM
I love your imagination. Also, you have such an innocent and fresh way of expressing yourself. You have not lost touch with the child within yourself. This is a very good thing, my dear!! Fondly as always.
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Date: 6/20/2015 8:16:00 AM
- A skilled girl... only 8 years !!! - And a nice grandmother who posted it - I have one that my youngest grandson has written .... I must translate it from Norwegian to English, he is 11 years - (not posted yet .... maybe next week :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/19/2015 5:51:00 PM
you have me wondering where the glass is coming from...love it babe,,,hugs
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Date: 6/19/2015 9:19:00 AM
such a charming, fancy story with your granddaughter as inspiration... great job.. huggs
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Date: 6/18/2015 4:53:00 PM
There you did a great write grandma and your grand daughter will be happy to read this one. love phyl
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