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By Kerosene Lamp Light

The storm of the night was windy Loud refrains of thunder with lightening Willow shook with fright hair fell flimsy Forsaken somehow by electrical power's might So writing by faint oil lamp light Thinking of the great who of yore Read_wrote_under adversity Strong people our ancestors who our genes bore Touched in many ways by the storms presence Oh! The coolness of the air's sweetness Heavy overcast shading of sun's ray Great start to delightful day All plants refreshed ready Their flowers a host to feed Casting forth flower and pollen For the bees, hummers to spread their seed

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 6/23/2011 5:28:00 PM
I can smell the oil lamp - memories from the past. A poem generous with warmth and visuals.
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Date: 6/18/2011 5:36:00 AM
Lovely scene your words display Sara, nice one :)
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Date: 6/17/2011 4:23:00 PM
Those showers really do seem to refresh the earth. Vivid description of the storm and I sometimes write by candlelight because it sets the mood. Enjoyed! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/17/2011 11:36:00 AM
I've always wondered where the bees and birds take cover during a storm, Sara? Loved the image of the Willow, can see them tossing their leafy 'hair'. Have a super weekend! Best to you and yours, Mikki
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Date: 6/17/2011 1:58:00 AM
Ah the little hummers, like whisky drummers, flashing back n forth:) great verse here babe, xo, Don
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Date: 6/16/2011 12:27:00 PM
reminds me of Abe Linclon. this was a beautifuil piece of poetry. thank you for commenting on Warm Breezes. and for your information on Robins in your area.
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Date: 6/16/2011 12:11:00 PM
I *love* storms! Your setting was one of my favorite kinds of mornings. Great job. :) -Rachel
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Date: 6/16/2011 11:20:00 AM
such jubilant morning mood, sara... how refreshing and beautiful! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 6/16/2011 10:57:00 AM
I love this atmospheric write, Sara : )
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Date: 6/16/2011 10:27:00 AM
I feel the Morning freshness in this lovely poem Sara...enjoyed.
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Date: 6/16/2011 10:24:00 AM
this was awesome with great imagery. cory
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