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Rain Dance

Table Mountain's white What change shall the white clouds bring? Let my lantern see Flamed downy curtains Will the dunes be blown away? Shall my river swells? Cassava clouds cling To the mountain like a mast Call the black outcast Outcast rain invite Out of bush, down the mountain Thundering in sight My assagai shakes To the drumbeat of my heart Flooding briny lakes

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/19/2010 8:52:00 PM

Wilma has written about "Table Mountain," too, so I'm thinking it must be in South Africa. Stunning images convey your thoughts so well!! Love, Carolyn

Anthony Nutter

Date: 11/19/2010 12:23:00 PM

Another excellent descriptive write my friend.

Susan Palli

Date: 11/19/2010 10:58:00 AM

Wonderful and picturesque. (Soupmail)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/19/2010 8:55:00 AM

I finally am getting an impression of where you are from (though I am sure I could know that by researching it here at Soup) Are you in Africa? Wima told me about Table Mountain. I love the imagery here that invokes such passion. I have to get off the computer now. I will go see one more poem of yours first. thanks for all your comments today!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/19/2010 7:33:00 AM

Vivid pictures painted with your eloquent words L'Nass .. a lovely Rain Dance from your creative pen my friend.. luv your comment and promise to explore your options luv.. sounds fascinating.. be blessed this happy weekend.. with luv..