The Scarlet Ibis

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The Scarlet Ibis

As soon as I saw this scarlet ibis I was reminded of the story by one-hit wonder James Hurst. 7th grade English class. Miss Davis.

I remembered it as longer, more involved, but it couldn’t be more than 1000 words. I read it on line tonight as I was working on this. Apparently they are still teaching it.

Coming upon this scarlet ibis was very exciting. A great little creature – body about the size of a large chicken, entirely absorbed in consuming as much of the local fishies as he could…

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15/07/2011 at 3:04 am

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very brilliant piece.

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16/07/2011 at 7:35 am

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How are you?
Welcome join poets rally week 48 today,
Awesome poetry you have here, keep it up.
Blessings.
Hope to see you share.
simply visit me and make a comment under the post after linking in your entry.
xoxox

found your blog via wordpress.com, ..

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16/07/2011 at 7:35 am

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- Thank you for your kind thoughts. I will definitely come and have a look at your site.
  
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  Titirangi Storyteller
  
  16/07/2011 at 10:13 pm
  
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when you share, you get visited by other participants, the benefits are mutual, bless your weekend.

hope to see you share and smile.

love your blog design.

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17/07/2011 at 1:13 pm

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Don’t remember The Scarlet Ibis. Will have to revisit that one. Cool image.

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23/07/2011 at 9:05 am

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- Love to hear what you think of it…. It was interesting to revisit. And the bird was just magnificent…
  
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  Titirangi Storyteller
  
  23/07/2011 at 9:26 am
  
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