Tag Archives: biology

Crayfish and fry

Posted on March 29, 2015 by tyler4turtles
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Bioengineered Art

Posted on October 30, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Either there are some big bower birds on campus or humans have been mimicking their huts through bioengineered art! This is the first time I’ve seen willow walls used primarily for aesthetic purposes rather than functional stream bank stability structures. … Continue reading →

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The biggest irony

Posted on October 3, 2013 by tyler4turtles

The biggest irony lies beneath our feet in duff, dirt & rotten wood – microscopic bacteria feeding off the demise of giants.

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Slippery slope

Posted on July 19, 2013 by tyler4turtles

My left  & right brain are at tug-of-war amid gray  matter muck, I am the go-between referee on a slippery slope of thought.

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Hemispheric perspectives

Posted on July 17, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Logic-based left brain simply sees a painting. Emotion-based right brain multi-tasks, it feels the moment while painting the bigger picture.

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Snappers and sardines

Posted on July 9, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Originally posted on The ancient eavesdropper:
Two snapping turtles in a hoop trap with sardines Two turtle doves these ain’t This puts “Green Eggs and Ham” to shame All Dr. Seuss did was pull a cat from his brain

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Frog fixation

Posted on June 14, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Frogs leap lilly pad to pad, plunk, slap, webbed digits leave  wet kisses on heart-shaped napkins, algae-green taffy throats stretching out, vocals stuck on repeat ribbet-ribbets, countless  tympanums in the vicinity riveted, whiz-snap pops their tongue whips, wrangling unsuspecting insects, … Continue reading →

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Euphoric recalled

Posted on June 13, 2013 by tyler4turtles

My mind stands in line, brain cells behind cells, disgruntled customers waiting their turn to be heard before losing word-purchasing nerves.

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Genetic makeup

Posted on June 4, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Genetic makeup This shape poem doubles as a helix and a chromosome! I grew up with a father who was (and still is) a biology teacher and have been tuned into science for much of my life. I did have … Continue reading →

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Soul sinking in

Posted on May 30, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Click on the link below to read this sleepy poem: Soul sinking in.

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