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Drought Ending

Tan grasses, dry chaff 'neath burning feet, parched and brittle as I walk down sad, withered lawns. Earth's cracked brown tongue craving one cool drink of reviving rain. I note the scent of water on the wind.
Faye Lanham Gibson Copyright, June 1, 2014

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Date: 6/5/2014 8:27:00 AM
Ahh!! Great work that reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 6/3/2014 1:51:00 AM
Lovely images creating a picture, Faye
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Faye Gibson
Date: 6/3/2014 7:47:00 AM
Thank you, Dr. Mehta. Your comments are very much appreciated, I am so pleased that you would stop to take a look.
Date: 6/2/2014 8:50:00 PM
Oh here comes the rain! I can feel the need for it, the readiness for it. Great images, Great form, great poem. Really well done Faye :) awesome
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Faye Gibson
Date: 6/3/2014 7:49:00 AM
Thanks again, Casarah. You are so thoughtful of other's efforts and I appreciate the time you spend. Please know that your comments are always valued. It is raining here this morning....so refreshing.

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