A Broad Abroad

The desert wind scours the land 
Home to all of civilized man
Ankhs hang from leather straps
No turkey gobbles nor Auntie naps.
Kids in mosques and chapels abound
Singing chants of eastern sound.
Genies squirm in lamps too tight
Images rise of Arabian nights.
Visitor you’ll find me over seas
In search an antiquarian gies.
No pumpkin pie or candied yams
Gathered around a table of clan.

Destiny has brought me here
Ancient pyramids now come clear
Yesterdays dreams, I do revere.
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mehta Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Many Congrats Deborah on coveted big win in Dane's contest. Best wishes /Luv - Hitendra Mehta
Beck Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 7:43 AM
You give most interesting impressions of Egypt , a fascinating place of many millennia of culture.....well done on your deserved win in the contest Deb
Brown Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Congratulations on your win in Dane Ann's "Thanksgiving Day" contest Deborah. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 9:28 AM
always a pleasure to take the journey with you and your brilliant poetic impressions, deborah.. best CHEERS for garnering a big laurel in the contest.. huggs, nette
Parker Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 7:40 AM
You broadsided our traditional thanksgiving! Enjoyed your exotic fulminations! Wished I could have been there! Oh, I was there through your vicarious verse! Look forward to reading more of your scintillating poetry!
Sweetheart Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Congrats Debbie on your winning poem in the Thanksgiving Day contest.. with this super entry my friend.. enjoy with luv and a very Happy New Year too..
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December 26, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Mcgrath Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 10:02 AM
I like this and could well imagine this bein g put to a folk or some type tune.anyway,you have a fan.good luk.jonny
Mcgrath Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 10:01 AM
I like this and could well imagine this bein g put to a folk or some type tune.anyway,you have a fan.good luk.jonny
Dufresne Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 8:50 PM
Ltill laughing over the title, Deb...Well done...certainly hope you enjoy the trip!
Shango Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 8:05 AM
I think that is deliberate to keep me in the manger without tea ... but I hope its true and that you will enjoy every inch of it.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 18, 2010 at 2:24 PM
What a visual u have painted with your words in this piece Debbie... luv the Ankhs in leather line... do u believe u lived in another time and life luv? amazing write.. pupil...
Mehta Avatar
November 18, 2010 at 12:16 PM
Still I am being bombarded with various thoughts, and not organised. but will surely send it before you leave for Egypt, Debbie. Thanks for the concern.
Mehta Avatar
November 18, 2010 at 7:00 AM
thnx Deborah for nice comments on my work "Reason men go clown" Luv/best wishes....Hitendra Mehta
Peranteau Avatar
November 18, 2010 at 4:10 AM
A visual write here Deborah ! A must for me though...the Turkey ! much love, james
Caliri Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 12:29 PM
too bad..I love pumpkin pie... (check soup mail if you like good news)
Devonshire Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Soup mail in a second. I'm so confused...
Devonshire Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Posted the sestina, Deb. Hope you can check the form, but I know you have a lot to do as you prepare for your trip to Egypt. You're going to have a terrific time! I'm jealous :(
Onclaud Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 11:41 PM
your travels bring much justice to this spellbinding piece... astounding, deborah.. thanks for sharing! warnest, nette
Richards Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 7:38 PM
Wow...what a magnificant holiday adventure this must have been....I too would revere such a memory...a chance of a lifetime! ;)
Devonshire Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Wow! I'd love to take this journey with you, Deb. What an awesome poem filled with magical imagery. Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 7:09 PM
So were you just over in the mideast or something YOu are sure in a middle eastern spirit with this one! Cute write, Deb.
Goff Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 6:33 PM
pinnochio?!....I've been called worse!!!!!
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