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Night of Infamy

The lightning, it was over bright Arthritic trees, stripped bare of leaves, seemed skeletal, inflicting fright The lightning, it was over bright as if the devil's acolyte The world shall beg for mercy, please! The lightning, it was over bright _______________________________________________________________ 6/17/16 For Contest: First Line Prompt - 2 Sponsor: Julia Ward

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Date: 6/19/2016 5:40:00 PM
Great description, Carrie!
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Date: 6/18/2016 8:05:00 AM
Ooh! I like the description,'arthritic trees,' Good direction with the line and the form you chose is perfect. SuZ
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Date: 6/17/2016 10:00:00 PM
I felt terror, a world gone strong, after finding light. Carrie... One of the best poems I've read tonight. Skat
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