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Allergies Create Showers

Smooth dusty surface covers his bright face. The man in the moon hides beneath the dust, his countenance vague. What if the man has allergies, and a loud sneeze sends dust to space? Gravity is so faint on the moon. Achoo! Moon blew Wow! Look – Dust flies in space. A shower -- meteors -- fall through sky. Sandman kisses make them turn gold -- wee particles once called moon dust From Earth we watch these Bright gifts from “the man,” who sneezes sometimes, casting tiny lights that burn as they fall.
*Entry for Catie’s “Diminished and Advancing Hexaverse” contest

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Date: 3/24/2012 1:40:00 PM
Very creative write here by you Carolyn.I am still thinking what to write for this contest.Best wishes.
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Date: 3/19/2012 7:26:00 AM
Love this one, Carolyn. A sure winner - and many congrats on your wins : )
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Date: 3/16/2012 5:31:00 PM
wonderful entry, Carolyn, this flows, love the sandman bit. harry
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Date: 3/14/2012 4:43:00 PM
Carolyn, how very creative this poem is. I would have never thought about the man in the moon sneezing and sending out moon dust. Very clever. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Kim
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