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Josh Datko's avatar

One day, I hope my teeth are sought after like this! 😀 🦷

Nice poem-story!

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James Hart's avatar

Hahah right? Thanks man.

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Sandy Shaller's avatar

James, this is a wonderfully crafted article beginning with the evocative poem and then right into the story of the Megaladon teeth. It is concerning, of course, that we are getting these teeth in the beautiful Chesapeake Bay due to melting; a result of climate warming I assume.

This is both entertaining and informative. I love the way the poem sets the stage for the article.

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James Hart's avatar

Thanks so much, Sandy! The Bay's situation is a bit of a mixed bag. It is getting better, and improving year over year, but it's still nowhere close to what it used to be and will likely never get there again. So, it's hanging in there, but much more work needs to be done.

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Rasmus Rosenkrantz's avatar

''Forever is a fragment in the end'' I am glad that you repeated it several times throughout the poem. I expect that this phrase will be repeating in my head for a while!

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James Hart's avatar

hahah thanks, Rasmus. (That's exactly how it was with me!)

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Hasse's avatar

This felt charmingly local, hehe. Those pesky park rangers...

The poem was beautiful. I read it slowly and took each line in.

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James Hart's avatar

Thanks a ton, Hasse! Yeah, I hear that story every other time I visit the shore. Park rangers or otherwise, some legends only get stronger with time!

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Marian L Thorpe's avatar

I can remember hunting (and finding) shark's teeth in North Carolina fifty years ago with my parents. You brought back a good memory; thank you.

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James Hart's avatar

They've got some good ones down there, too, for sure! Have you kept any that you found?

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Marian L Thorpe's avatar

Somewhere, I think.

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John Toma | NOSTALGIA NATION's avatar

Enjoyed this post dude, loved the photos too!

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James Hart's avatar

Thanks, John, glad you did! (And by the way, getting your book in the mail on Thursday!)

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John Toma | NOSTALGIA NATION's avatar

Wow, thanks Bro!! Thank you so much for your support James! 🤜💥🤛

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