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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ the sun’s advance troops line the ridge like Indians in an old Western poised on the bright brim of day a moment before the charge

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Date: 4/14/2024 11:32:00 AM
As always, you are a master of words dear Sara, and the vision you have provided is just stunning.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/14/2024 6:40:00 PM
aww, thank you, Sotto. I appreciate your visit this evening. Your poetess friend in Texas, Sara
Date: 4/14/2024 6:59:00 AM
Stunning imagery as always.. you are a master of words my friend..
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/14/2024 6:40:00 PM
thank you, Silent One!
Date: 4/14/2024 1:54:00 AM
I find this very soothing! :)
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/14/2024 4:28:00 AM
thank you, Arthur...appreciate your visit and kind words. Have a 'soothing' Sunday :-) Sara
Date: 4/14/2024 1:06:00 AM
So beautiful! Have a lovely day Sara.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/14/2024 4:28:00 AM
awww, thank you Jeanette. Appreciate your visit and kind words. Have a splendid Sunday, hugs, Sara
Date: 4/13/2024 11:06:00 PM
A lovely poem. The metaphores rock.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/14/2024 4:27:00 AM
thanks for visiting and for appreciating my metaphors. Have a lovely Sunday, hugs, Sara
Date: 4/13/2024 7:42:00 PM
Heh-heh, interesting similes here, Sara. Coming from behind bushes, I'd say it's a regular 'ambush!' ~ Gershon
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/14/2024 4:27:00 AM
glad you found my similes interesting. A simile ambush! :-)
Date: 4/13/2024 7:28:00 PM
Nicely written! I like it.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/14/2024 4:26:00 AM
thank you! Appreciate your visit and kind words. Enjoy your Sunday, Sara

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