Laura Leiser Poet Pleiades

Drought

Dry, sunburned soil groans with
dying heaps of parched crops
discarded like weary 
dusty garments, rows of 
dull, lifeless fields that weep 
dim dreams of better days 
daring to hope for rain. 





Written on 8/27/2016
Pleiades

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Andrea Dietrich September 2, 2016 at 8:28 PM wow, this is VERY descriptive. one of the best on the list. Congrats, Laura. Laura Leiser September 3, 2016 at 11:21 AM I'm so glad you liked this, Andrea! I appreciate your kind words:)

Kim Merryman September 1, 2016 at 6:02 PM Laura, an excellent write with powerful imagery and smooth flow! Congrats on your 2nd place win! Blessings! Laura Leiser September 1, 2016 at 6:31 PM Thank you, Kim, for my placement in your great contest! It's been a fun challenge to write the alphabet, per se :)

Paul Callus September 1, 2016 at 11:19 AM Such a lovely description of a 'drought', Laura! I like the smooth flow of this Pleiades, too. ~ Congratulations on a merited podium win. Regards // paul Laura Leiser September 1, 2016 at 3:49 PM Thank you, Paul :)

Kai Michael Neumann September 1, 2016 at 3:58 AM We need a rain dance. But that is for pleiades R. Nice one. Congratulations, Kai Laura Leiser September 1, 2016 at 3:48 PM Thanks, Kai :)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 1, 2016 at 3:20 AM - Laura congratulations on your placement in the contest, with this beautiful write :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Laura Leiser September 1, 2016 at 3:48 PM Thanks, Anne Lise :)

Viv Wigley September 1, 2016 at 12:26 AM Well done, Laura, on a great descriptive little write, Viv x Laura Leiser September 1, 2016 at 3:47 PM Thanks, Viv :)

Connie Marcum Wong September 1, 2016 at 12:06 AM I am thrilled to be sharing second place with your wonderful entry Laura! Congratulations. I am so glad this scored high! 7 ; ) Laura Leiser September 1, 2016 at 3:46 PM You did great, Connie! Thanks :)

Joseph May August 31, 2016 at 9:22 PM Congrats on your win Laura! Laura Leiser September 1, 2016 at 3:46 PM Thanks, Joseph:)

Beautiful Scars August 31, 2016 at 7:54 PM Laura, lovely poem for a lovely lady :) congrats on your placement :)-luloo Laura Leiser September 1, 2016 at 3:45 PM Thank you, Laura :)

Connie Marcum Wong August 29, 2016 at 6:21 AM This is REALLY impressive Laura! Kind of leaves my little dog in the dust! Lol. I loved your entry! ; ) 7 Laura Leiser August 29, 2016 at 3:56 PM Thanks so much, Connie :)

Joseph May August 28, 2016 at 6:14 AM I like how smooth this flows...well done Laura... Laura Leiser August 28, 2016 at 4:25 PM Thank you, Joseph:)

Casarah Nance August 28, 2016 at 5:55 AM Drearily descriptive, this is a darn good D pleiades! Laura Leiser August 28, 2016 at 4:24 PM Thanks, Casarah :)

Viv Wigley August 28, 2016 at 1:50 AM A great choice for the 'D', Laura,I'm still working my way through the Dictionary. Dictionary! Hang on... great little poem, enjoyed. Viv x Laura Leiser August 28, 2016 at 4:24 PM Thanks, Viv! Will look forward to reading your "D" poem :)