An exciting standoff
each staring at the other
amazing sangfroid in the moment
causing the fear to smother
There was tenderness
each filled with respect
reaching the log together
not knowing what to expect
The stillness of the river
sparkling water in the sun
deciding whether to fight
or to run
The alligator closes his eyes
warmth to much to resist
snoring ensues
excited to exist
The turtle eases off the log
deciding not to stay
instead enjoys the cool water
slowly inching away
Harmony on the water
places where wildlife live
serenity all around
nature continues to give
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
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Piper's Adventures 
A great poem oozing with the tension of the standoff between alligator and turtle. A really wonderful piece well done.
Thank you. That picture was taken on a bicycle trail one spring day. It was a fun site. Have a wonderful day!
Yeah that looks like a fab place to spend the day exploring with your camera for sure. I love taking wildlife pictures so it’d be heaven for me.
An interesting tale. Would an alligator eat a turtle, I wonder?
I saw a picture once of a BUrmese python, dumped and invasive in the Everglades, that choked itself trying to swallow a whole alligator. 😦
I am not sure if an alligator would eat a turtle. It was fun to imagine. It’s interesting that the python tried to swallow an alligator whole. The animal kingdom does some strange things. Thanks for reading.
Nice that those two could find some common ground. 🙂
Yes. It was fun to watch them. Thanks for reading.
Nice one!
Thank you.