Clumsy America

America falls
Cliff side of Mount Everest
Yet fingertips clutch
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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April 25, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Interesting perspective for the reader to think about. Much said in just three lines--a talent to be sure. Keep on writing! Karen
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April 21, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Brilliantly done James. The last line is fire.
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April 21, 2009 at 1:16 AM
Wow, powerful image yet so true metaphor...Raul
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