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Absentee

A flaming red sun cast purple Against the foggy morn. A pale gray sky now awakened By sunlight and adorned The symphony in the valley Rises swiftly 'pon cool air Unmatched by Mockingbird's singing Then Crows take up their dare Back and forth the melodies sound They entertain one soul While most run and race about life Trying to gain control The bright illuminance shines forth As the sun tops the trees Another day has begun its March, night an absentee

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 5/23/2014 3:58:00 PM
Very fine imagery in this work. Keep'em coming! Peace &Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 5/22/2014 11:05:00 PM
Very beautiful, Sara. day and night both have their qualities. And in this one, it's night that needs to disappear and let daylight shine.
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Date: 5/22/2014 4:00:00 PM
Dear Sara, We are blessed to have so many hours of sunlight now. After June 21, they will slowly slip away and night will make its presence known more often. Awesome write! Love, carolyn
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Date: 5/22/2014 6:33:00 AM
Wonderful write Sara...enjoyed
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