Notes About The Poem

Extinguished Lights

Once a long time ago 
Noah was told by God 
to build an ark below
for Mankind was found flawed.

And it'll pour down rain
for forty days and nights
until the sons of Cain
vanish, like snuffed out lights.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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February 3, 2016 at 11:47 PM
I appreciate you more
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January 31, 2016 at 11:16 PM
Emile, Congratulations on your win. XOXOX Linda :)
Pinet Avatar
February 1, 2016 at 7:06 AM
Thanks Linda, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Gulley Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 12:40 PM
A fantastic write, Emile. Congratulations on a fantastic win.....Sharon : )
Pinet Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:01 PM
Thanks Sharon, your visits are most welcome and appreciated. Emile.
A. Sharma Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 12:15 AM
Another great write n win Emile.. big congrats!
Pinet Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 8:42 AM
Thanks Upma, I appreciate your support. Emile.
A  Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:10 PM
EMILE, CONGRATS ON YOUR NICE WIN. **SKAT**
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 4:11 PM
Thanks SKAT, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Lamoureux Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 10:09 AM
My pleasure Emile. Drop by and visit when time permits.
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 4:10 PM
Thanks Richard, I shell. Emile.
Lamoureux Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Very well done, congrats on top spot.
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:48 AM
Thanks Richard, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Selfa Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 8:28 AM
Congratulations Emile on your placement! You deserve the win! :) -Hans
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:49 AM
Thanks Hansteven, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Tagore Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 10:12 PM
Wonderful... Emilie. Completely different take on the subject. Warm regards, Bobby
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:49 AM
Thanks Bobby, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Ebbs Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 9:35 PM
Very Good! Congrats Emile!
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:49 AM
Thanks Edward, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Johnson Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 8:33 PM
A great win. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Thanks Joyce, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Lane Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 8:31 PM
Well done and congratulations, Emile. A wonderful development of the meaning of forty in an important sense.
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Thanks Lin, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Milliner Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 7:18 PM
Nice!!! Congratulations!
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Thanks Sarita, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Gentry Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 7:11 PM
Excellent! Congratulations.
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:50 AM
Thanks Susan, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Haight Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 5:42 PM
Brilliant take on the theme, Emile. Congrats on your First Place win. Sandra
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:51 AM
Thanks Sandra, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Allison Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 5:25 PM
I love your take on the forty theme congrats on your win Emile:-) hugs Jan xx
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:51 AM
Thanks Jan, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Murray Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 3:55 PM
Brilliant! There is no extinguishing your light Emile.
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:51 AM
Thanks Jean, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Konos Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 3:50 PM
Congratulations....Big 7
Pinet Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Thanks Judy, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Sage Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 1:57 AM
excellent write Emile...best of luck in the contest
Pinet Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 9:46 AM
Thanks White Sage, I appreciate your comments. Emile.
Turner Avatar
January 22, 2016 at 6:12 PM
Very well written,Emile. Good Luck!
Pinet Avatar
January 23, 2016 at 9:45 AM
Thanks Daniel, I appreciate your comments. Emile.
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