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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