Ode To Reef Keeping

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  1. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    For those who may have missed this;

    Ode to reef keeping
    Ah, what would life be like without the gurgle of the overflow
    Without the beauty of the Halide glow
    What would life be like without the soothing hum of the return pump
    The skimmer skimming down in the sump
    Or, what would it be like to stare at an empty tank
    Yes, perhaps more money in the bank
    But then we would have no joy of watching our denizens of the deep
    And so to that end an aquarium we so proudly keep
    The gentle swaying of a Colt or Lamnalia hypnotizes and soothes the senses
    This we use as a justification of all the expenses
    Yes, yes corals and fish and anemones abound in a display we create
    So for all our hard work this does compensate
    The warming glow and shimmer from the moon lights upon the rock and sand
    Makes me say, this hobby is truly grand!
    So, go on, fill your tank with all treasures you can find and possibly fit
    For as far as I am concerned, Reef keeping is it!
    Copyright; Leon Guzdzial 2008

     
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  3. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    Thank you for sharing.
     
  4. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    My pleasure.
     
  5. Dingo

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    very nice! i think you posted this before or something similar to it but i like it again :)
     
  6. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Yes sir, that is why I said; "for those who missed it."
     
  7. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    Nice little diddy! Thanks for sharing
     
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  9. adicus

    adicus Aiptasia Anemone

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    Great poem!

    I also like your signature "Rules were invented . . ."
    Tis true Tis true Tis true.
     
  10. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    ....or perhaps money in the bank! Aint that the truth!
     
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  12. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    I thank you one and all.......