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            Gator’s Childhood

Growing Up on Blue Shoe Lake

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               The Little One

Mark had absolutely no idea what he'd brought home.

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And somehow… he grew up.

From a little lost gator who followed Mark home to the best friend an old fisherman could ever ask for.

The tackle box still held the pictures.
Mark held the memories.
And Gator? Well… Gator was just getting started!

© 2026 Mark Stracener

Poetry • Music • Stories of Hope and Healing

Creating ripples of kindness, one story at a time.

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