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After the Storm

Lightning flashed, blinded my innocent, trusting eyes. Thunder ravaged my soul, and forced out my cries. Destructive winds threatened, ripped me all apart. Raindrops, the tears that ever flooded my heart. Dark clouds were ever-present, in turbulent air. Yet, no winds could stir the flowers in my hair. No longer waiting for that storm to pass the hill. I left it behind, and walked away by my own will. A rainbow shined beautifully, yet arched into a frown. As every now and then, the rain still comes down. I have stepped right over you, like scattered debris. As the sun's rays now light down a new path for me. For Shanity Rain's contest - "After The Storm"

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Date: 12/6/2014 2:56:00 AM
Such a wonderful piece of inspirations... Congrats, Kelly!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/13/2014 1:15:00 AM
Thank you for the nice comments and kind congrats. I appreciate it very much, Estela!
Date: 12/2/2014 2:46:00 PM
Congratulations on your Kelly
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/6/2014 4:10:00 PM
Thank you, Brenda!
Date: 11/30/2014 10:46:00 AM
such vivid imagery Kelly many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/4/2014 1:38:00 AM
Thank you, Jan! I always appreciate your nice comments. Hugs :)
Date: 11/30/2014 7:28:00 AM
Emotional n heartfelt awesome write Kelly! Congrats on big win!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/3/2014 1:53:00 AM
Thank you, Dr. Upma! I always appreciate your kind comments!
Date: 11/30/2014 1:02:00 AM
KELLY,, Congratulations, thank you for the support. ~SKAT~
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Date: 7/21/2014 6:27:00 PM
Damn glad I decided to check out more of your writes. This one is a true gem and I am going to fav it now. Thanks!! I feel like I could have written those two magnificent ending lines my friend!!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/26/2014 1:46:00 AM
You're welcome, my friend! Thank you so much for taking the time to read some of my older poems. These don't get many views unless I enter them into contests.... I'm so glad you are enjoying them, Robert!
Date: 1/24/2014 12:14:00 PM
Nice rhyming and descriptiveness here.
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Date: 12/27/2013 8:16:00 PM
Enjoyed reading after the storm and congratulations on the fine win, Kelly
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Date: 12/27/2013 7:22:00 PM
Congrad's on your win Light & Love
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Date: 12/27/2013 3:10:00 PM
Excellent poem ! Winner ! Thank-you Kelly for entering `
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/28/2013 5:26:00 PM
Thank you very much for the honor, Shanity! I really enjoyed writing this poem for your contest.
Date: 12/23/2013 3:06:00 PM
Hey Beautiful Kelly, I Really Love This Wonderful Painting Hitting The Stops To Emphasize Her Notes: Nice ~ After The Storm, Beyound The Night This Night Of Me ~ Very Inspirational Yet Perfect, She Sings ~ `MERRY CHRISTMAS` ~ Love John
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/26/2013 7:06:00 PM
Thank you so much, John. That means a lot coming from you! I hope that you had a great Christmas, and I wish you all the best for the New Year!
Date: 12/20/2013 4:27:00 AM
Don't know if the contest has been judged or not, but I wish you luck and I definitely think you have a strong contender with this poem. Excellent work as always, SP <3
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/22/2013 7:34:00 PM
Thank you very much, BP! This contest has not been judged, yet. I think Shanity is still excepting entries.
Date: 12/19/2013 1:05:00 PM
A most moving piece. Well expressed and the rhymes and lines just flow so nicely. Thanks for sharing this gem. Always, Laura
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/21/2013 8:55:00 PM
Thank you so much for the comments, Laura!
Date: 12/17/2013 7:00:00 PM
I enjoyed this very much! :) Powerful ending.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/19/2013 6:16:00 PM
Thank you, Jennifer! I am glad that you enjoyed my poem!
Date: 12/16/2013 9:19:00 AM
What glorious freedom your words aptly convey, expunging feelings that can hold us at bay. Memorable write.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/18/2013 8:22:00 PM
Thank you very much, Mark! That means a lot coming from you. I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Date: 12/13/2013 11:32:00 PM
I never thought of a rainbow as a frown, very interesting perspective.
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Date: 12/13/2013 5:56:00 PM
Hi Kelly, Well crafted expressive write! Ken
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Date: 12/10/2013 7:20:00 PM
Powerful write i enjoyed reading these wonderful lines tonight great job my friend. and i'm glad you enjoyed my visions of smaug. cheri
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/11/2013 2:46:00 PM
Thank you, Cheri! That means a lot coming from you! I am so glad that you enjoyed my poem!
Date: 12/10/2013 3:22:00 PM
Yes indeed, stepping over your troubles like a piece of trash in the street is sometimes the only way to go. I hope by doing so you will have joyous and happy times the rest of your life.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/10/2013 6:27:00 PM
Yes, so true indeed! Thank you very much for the wonderful comments, Jerry!
Date: 12/10/2013 8:43:00 AM
Kelly Such an emotional and deep write. It tugs at my heartstrings and gives me a sad and lonely feeling. Nice job Hugs Thanks for the great comment on my Christmas Fun poem.
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Date: 12/10/2013 7:40:00 AM
excellently penned kelly beautifully crafted piece
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/10/2013 5:38:00 PM
Thank you so much, Liam! That means a lot coming from you, my friend!
Date: 12/10/2013 4:47:00 AM
Very expressive work for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for the visit to my work..Yes, most people when they are young don't think about how each day is so important..Sara
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Date: 12/10/2013 12:56:00 AM
Yes, very take on the theme of the contest, Kelly
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Date: 12/10/2013 12:09:00 AM
this looks like the perfect entry for that contest!!!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/10/2013 4:50:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea! I hope you're right! :)

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