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The Vultures

How anger steams the desert sand; Dead bodies sprawled about the land, Beaks tear while cacti grimly stand. Among the dead he is alive; Devouring one-two-three-four-five, Another fall - ten more arrive October 2, 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 11/24/2014 6:36:00 PM
Life eats life or perhaps death in this case. We all have purpose. Some more grizzly than others. I personally love buzzards. they are gentle birds that clean up nasty messes. Kind of like lawyers in love.....~Kilmer
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 11/25/2014 4:14:00 PM
I admire the vultures as well. They are my favorite birds actually. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. ~Laura
Date: 10/29/2014 12:48:00 PM
Hauntingly descriptive and graphically penned Laura....I can envision the scene vividly... looking forward to a Halloween poem by you ...that's my birthdate go figure, a minute to midnight i believe... lol
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Date: 10/18/2014 3:16:00 PM
Your pen is magical and your writing so naturally flows! Beautifully done!
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Date: 10/3/2014 8:48:00 PM
This was a fun read. This is great! :3 Keep writing like this!
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Date: 10/3/2014 8:48:00 AM
This is like a dark nursery rhyme.
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Date: 10/3/2014 1:59:00 AM
oh this is deep and dark Laura with amazing imagery. It sent a shiver down my spine. Hugs Jan xxx
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