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Snail Mom?
She loves fiercely and with abandon
No favorites, they’re all adored
Big or small each one has their own special place in her heart
Treading lovingly, collecting shells
Natures fuel and healing power
Earth mother gently nourishing her offspring with such tenderness
Wait!
What?
She said, “I’m a Snail mom”
I said, “Huh?”
🐌
No favorites, they’re all adored
Big or small each one has their own special place in her heart
Treading lovingly, collecting shells
Natures fuel and healing power
Earth mother gently nourishing her offspring with such tenderness
Wait!
What?
She said, “I’m a Snail mom”
I said, “Huh?”
🐌
Published 18th May 2024
Author's Note
For our darling Eerie, whose love extends far beyond a mother’s love with actual human children to include those of the slimy, slithery, snail variety. Literally…Snails.
A full-on snail mom. 🤦🏻♀️
E sent me a pic of Fern, the snail. I’ve just spent the last 90 minutes trying to attach the photo. However, due to my complete and utter lack of technical savvy I was unsuccessful. Just picture a round shell with a slimy odd shaped head and spooky antennae sticking out from it. Got the visual? Good.
Now you’ve met Fern. ❤️
A full-on snail mom. 🤦🏻♀️
E sent me a pic of Fern, the snail. I’ve just spent the last 90 minutes trying to attach the photo. However, due to my complete and utter lack of technical savvy I was unsuccessful. Just picture a round shell with a slimy odd shaped head and spooky antennae sticking out from it. Got the visual? Good.
Now you’ve met Fern. ❤️
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18th May 2024 9:54am
We all have our loves no other can quite see and you've captUred that beautifully. 🌼
19th May 2024 8:31am
Dear AJ,
So very true. It reminded me of the series All Things Great and Small. Everyone and everything has value and should be loved. Thank you for your lovely comment. It’s lifted me up greatly. H🌷
So very true. It reminded me of the series All Things Great and Small. Everyone and everything has value and should be loved. Thank you for your lovely comment. It’s lifted me up greatly. H🌷
19th May 2024 11:19am
18th May 2024 10:12am
19th May 2024 8:35am
Dear F,
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. Such validation gives me courage to keep at this, thank you.
H🌷
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. Such validation gives me courage to keep at this, thank you.
H🌷
18th May 2024 10:17am
This is really lovely , H! At the same time very powerful, Ive always loved those slow slimy ones!
I much enjoyed the read, blessings
Rianne
I much enjoyed the read, blessings
Rianne
Dear AR,
Im really glad you liked this. While I feel I can’t take much credit because Eerie is solely responsible for shedding light on this whole other world of snails, I’m very touched and humbled by your lovely comment. H🌷
Im really glad you liked this. While I feel I can’t take much credit because Eerie is solely responsible for shedding light on this whole other world of snails, I’m very touched and humbled by your lovely comment. H🌷
18th May 2024 10:46am
19th May 2024 8:47am
Dear V,
You are too kind, sir. As I mentioned to Anne just now, it was Eerie who shed the snail spotlight. I am pretty sure being a concrete and tar sort of gal I wouldn’t have given a lot of thought to snails.
I’m very grateful for your insightfully sweet comment. Thank you. H🌷
You are too kind, sir. As I mentioned to Anne just now, it was Eerie who shed the snail spotlight. I am pretty sure being a concrete and tar sort of gal I wouldn’t have given a lot of thought to snails.
I’m very grateful for your insightfully sweet comment. Thank you. H🌷
18th May 2024 2:25pm
19th May 2024 8:51am
Dear H,
That she is! Thank you for such a wonderful spotlight on that . I’m humbled by your kind comment. Thank you so much. H🌷
That she is! Thank you for such a wonderful spotlight on that . I’m humbled by your kind comment. Thank you so much. H🌷
19th May 2024 1:20pm
18th May 2024 2:39pm
Snalis are some of my best friends.
Excellent write, Honoria
hugs,
buddhakitty
Excellent write, Honoria
hugs,
buddhakitty
19th May 2024 8:53am
Dear BK,
I can see why. They just kind of do their thing without a lot of fuss and they have pretty shells. I’m still working my head around the slimy bit but that aside thank you very much for your lovely comment. I’m very grateful. Thank you. H🌷
I can see why. They just kind of do their thing without a lot of fuss and they have pretty shells. I’m still working my head around the slimy bit but that aside thank you very much for your lovely comment. I’m very grateful. Thank you. H🌷
18th May 2024 3:32pm
19th May 2024 8:56am
Dear D,
Absolutely right on that account. They’ve existed far longer than we have and dare I say know way more. Thank you very much for your lovely comment. H🌷
Absolutely right on that account. They’ve existed far longer than we have and dare I say know way more. Thank you very much for your lovely comment. H🌷
18th May 2024 7:36pm
This was really sweet, Hon.
(I actually had a pet snail when I was a kid. I was a weird kid.)
E sounds like the absolute loveliest of humans, and I'm delighted that you shared a piece of her, and of Fern, with us.
(I actually had a pet snail when I was a kid. I was a weird kid.)
E sounds like the absolute loveliest of humans, and I'm delighted that you shared a piece of her, and of Fern, with us.
19th May 2024 9:03am
Dear B,
Not gonna lie, my world got a bit more schooled about pet snails. Who’d a thunk? What’s so fun and bright is how many have this affection for them!
Thank you for your sweet shout out to E. Her humongous heart is akin to yours and I’m eternally grateful. Thank you.
H🌷
Not gonna lie, my world got a bit more schooled about pet snails. Who’d a thunk? What’s so fun and bright is how many have this affection for them!
Thank you for your sweet shout out to E. Her humongous heart is akin to yours and I’m eternally grateful. Thank you.
H🌷
18th May 2024 8:17pm
Ahhh!!!! You wrote the sweetest poem for me and my little Fern! I am pleased to say that I now have a rabbit snail as well, and his name is Rutherford (the hubs is responsible for that name 😂).
I love the delicateness of the poem. It’s just absolutely beautiful 😍
Thank you my sweet friend 🤎
I love the delicateness of the poem. It’s just absolutely beautiful 😍
Thank you my sweet friend 🤎
19th May 2024 9:09am
Dear E,
Will Fern and Rutherford be cohabitating in Fern’s new chick pad? It’s a sweet crib 😊
Your love of all things great and small made this kind of write itself but thank you just the same. xx
H🌷
Will Fern and Rutherford be cohabitating in Fern’s new chick pad? It’s a sweet crib 😊
Your love of all things great and small made this kind of write itself but thank you just the same. xx
H🌷
19th May 2024 8:40am
What a beautiful write for an amazing poetess 💕
And a bit of tribute to snails too (though at first I read snake)
And a bit of tribute to snails too (though at first I read snake)
19th May 2024 9:14am
Dear D,
All bets would have been off if this had been a snake 😱😊
But you are spot on about the amazing poetess part. I’m very touched by your sweet comment, thank you very much.
H🌷
All bets would have been off if this had been a snake 😱😊
But you are spot on about the amazing poetess part. I’m very touched by your sweet comment, thank you very much.
H🌷
19th May 2024 9:33am
You're so very welcome, dear H.
Your "all bets would have been off" gave me a huge smile. I already wrote (thinking it was snake) that I once had a rabbit who I had rescued - he was snake food (poor Pim)
This might put things in perspective :-)
Your "all bets would have been off" gave me a huge smile. I already wrote (thinking it was snake) that I once had a rabbit who I had rescued - he was snake food (poor Pim)
This might put things in perspective :-)
19th May 2024 10:15pm
Thank god she didn't name them "Gary"! (Spongebob reference. Lol)
As a long ago owner of some hermit crabs, I can relate a bit. The little armored homes that they carry on their backs. Lol.
I think snails grow their shells, whereas crabs "find" them.
Okay okay! Anyway! What a cool, lovely little write you've gifted Eerie. And also some cheer for us readers to enjoy as well. You are priceless, H.
As a long ago owner of some hermit crabs, I can relate a bit. The little armored homes that they carry on their backs. Lol.
I think snails grow their shells, whereas crabs "find" them.
Okay okay! Anyway! What a cool, lovely little write you've gifted Eerie. And also some cheer for us readers to enjoy as well. You are priceless, H.
21st May 2024 5:30am
Dear S,
In a millennium I have not given much thought to snails, crabs, or Crustacea of any type other than I don’t wish to eat them or get them. But the relationships that have been shared from this have shed such an amazing light I can’t ignore it and have found a whole new under the sea world. Thank you very much for your kindness. H🌷
In a millennium I have not given much thought to snails, crabs, or Crustacea of any type other than I don’t wish to eat them or get them. But the relationships that have been shared from this have shed such an amazing light I can’t ignore it and have found a whole new under the sea world. Thank you very much for your kindness. H🌷
20th May 2024 10:53am
24th May 2024 10:30am
Dear L,
Thank you kindly. I greatly appreciate your visit and I’m excited to read about your next journey. Thank you again. H🌷
Thank you kindly. I greatly appreciate your visit and I’m excited to read about your next journey. Thank you again. H🌷
24th May 2024 10:33am
24th May 2024 10:39am
22nd May 2024 12:03pm
This is so lovely and tender. I adore it. And you've done a wonderful job with creating the moment for the reader.
24th May 2024 10:33am
Dear AF,
Thank you for your kind comment, I’m very flattered and appreciative for your read and thoughtfulness. A very uplifting way to begin my day. Thank you again.
H🌷
Thank you for your kind comment, I’m very flattered and appreciative for your read and thoughtfulness. A very uplifting way to begin my day. Thank you again.
H🌷
A snail mom, that's unique. She sounds sweet and I'm sure it put a smile on her face like you have mine.
24th May 2024 10:36am
Dear V,
Agreed, I’d never heard of a snail mom concept either but life has such an interesting way of teaching new ideas all the time 😊
I’m chuffed this brought on a smile for you. That makes my day complete. Thank you for your sweet comment. H🌷
Agreed, I’d never heard of a snail mom concept either but life has such an interesting way of teaching new ideas all the time 😊
I’m chuffed this brought on a smile for you. That makes my day complete. Thank you for your sweet comment. H🌷
5th Jun 2024 5:09am
7th Jun 2024 6:18pm
Dear DL,
Thank you very kindly for your sweet comment. It was a lovely boost to my day. H🌷
Thank you very kindly for your sweet comment. It was a lovely boost to my day. H🌷
27th Jul 2024 1:00am
We gotta love those who observe nature closely and are able to spill inspiring pieces to remind us of the little things in life.
Well done.
Well done.
27th Jul 2024 6:55pm
Dear W,
We really do. So much of life can pass us by without notice. Thanks so much for your kind comment. I greatly appreciate it. H🌷
We really do. So much of life can pass us by without notice. Thanks so much for your kind comment. I greatly appreciate it. H🌷
