Entombed in drops of resin sunshine, a
Crustacean floats with arms bent toward the sky. In a time when
Life was just beginning on the planet,
Instinct lured this crablet up a prehistoric pine. Now, ten thousand centuries after,
Paleontologists and odists contemplate the poetry of why--within a time capsule of auric
Sun-ray--this itty creature chose to die (not by)
Eclipse of sky and raining, cosmic matter, but eternalized in sunlight; fossilized in cloudless amber that now shines.
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-Gina C. 🧚♀️✨
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Author's Note:
Cretapsara anthanata is a tiny crab from the Cretaceous period - which took place at the end of the prehistoric timeline some 100 million years ago - that is fossilized in amber. Paleontologists do not fully understand why this miniature sea creature ascended a tree and became stuck in sap.
While researching concepts for the In Eclipse challenge, I found myself fascinated with this infant crab due to its poetic fate. As many know, the Cretaceous period ended when the Chicxulub asteroid impacted the Earth, eclipsing the sun for a two-year time frame with ashen clouds. Meanwhile, Cretapsara anthanata managed to become eternally frozen in a chunk of sunlight.
You can read more about Cretapsara anthanata here:
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About the Creator
Gina C.
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- Twice-published in Vocal's Moment of Freedom Collection:
Free-Form poet of ethereal style🧚♀️✨
Fantasy writer
A sucker for a good rhyme☺️
Fueled by a conflicted soul of fire & water
Perfect Little Pirate
The rough, sodden rope bit into her fingers as she swung over the roiling water far below. Reaching out with the toe of her boot, she managed to catch hold of the rain-soaked railing of the ship- and promptly slipped. Throwing herself forward, she landed hard on the deck, slamming her elbows against the wood planks. The sharp yelp of pain quickly bubbled into a laugh, and she rolled onto her back, laughing up at the gray sky as a torrent of rain washed away the soot covering her skin.
By M. A. Mehan 7 days ago in Fiction
Comments (11)
Wow! - great work. ..& Fascinating information!! 😃
My WORD!!! This is mastery levels! EXCELLENT!
A beautifully written, unique entry. Love this one, Gina!
Excellent take on the challenge an a wonderful image you used to inspire it
Oh wow, I didn't know about this tiny crab or the 2 year eclipse. So fascinating! Loved your Acrostic so much!
Won’t be surprised if this makes the finals.
I learn so much from this page... 👨🏾🎓
I love science! So of course I read the attached article. Like Cathy said, it’s fascinating. So was the poem dedicated to it! Wonderful work Gina!
Oh!! I'm always fascinated with things immortalized in amber. Sooo cool what you did here :) And how creative to use the amber as an extension of the sun/sunlight. Gorgeous work, my friend!! Love it :)
This is fascinating. I've not heard of this little fellow before. His death was certainly poetic. Well done, my friend.
Boom, instant Top Story me thinks! I called it, remember that. Exquisite. Science and poetry in a wonderful marriage. Well done, pal!