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Gods of Winds

Not a god, rather a goddess brooding in the dark, 30 miles out a lethal, murderous monster deciding where to attack and oh yes, did she attack howling in fury, venting her rage she attacked... Wind gauges futile and flattened She came to cleanse, to purge cleanse our filth and purge our sins Whipped up by God and Mother Nature Sent to humble us, sent to teach us to destroy our false Towers of Babel our self-righteous, sacrilegious temples She was horrible. She was beautiful. We never learn... *Hurricane Camille - August, 1969 Mississippi Gulf Coast Wind speed estimated at 230 MPH Written on: 12/29/2014 Source: Biloxi, MS residents

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Date: 1/1/2015 7:25:00 AM
Love your take on the wind topic, Tim. I went for the classic...you went for the modern. Hurricanes such as Camille soon bring us back to our senses. #7 // paul
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Date: 12/30/2014 10:06:00 AM
Yes, this wild, wild world! Time to take notice, right? Love, daver
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Date: 12/29/2014 6:26:00 PM
...and she had such a sweet name. Tim, this is nicely written and the connection to an actual event heightens its fury.
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Date: 12/29/2014 3:46:00 PM
I love how you related this one to Hurrican camille, very cleverly done, tim. I can't remember if I ever answered that soupmail you sent. I did read it and remember I was in a rush. Let me know if I didn't,ok? Hope to see more and more good ones like this from you in the new year.
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Date: 12/29/2014 12:29:00 PM
Thanks for sharing , Tim,not going for the juggler
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Date: 12/29/2014 12:11:00 PM
Unique take on the theme - as was mine (lol) I am so glad we dont have these extreme conditions on our little Island - good luck in the contest Tim:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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