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Forsaken the Lark

Flight songs have forsaken the lark, where flood and fire forage the dark. From coast to coast our prayer on wings. O Lord have mercy the choir sings. Firefighters on lawn, brave and tired. Nurses pull long duty, admired. Neighborhood ash forever stings. O Lord have mercy the choir sings. Gift the Golden West deft snowflakes. Tamp down the spires of flaming snakes. Extinguish breath the dragon brings. O Lord have mercy the choir sings. 11/15/2018

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Date: 11/16/2018 8:40:00 PM
Your rhythmic poem sings of harrowing sadness while sailing on graceful beauty, Kim. You've expressed the devastation in California with amazing and moving imagery. So elegant. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/17/2018 3:16:00 PM
Thank you, Susan!
Date: 11/16/2018 7:28:00 AM
Very song like my friend. So nicely written.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/17/2018 3:16:00 PM
Thank you, Chris!
Date: 11/16/2018 6:15:00 AM
Everyone should read your beautiful poem..they need relief soon from the devastation. You expressed the sentiments eloquently, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/16/2018 9:01:00 AM
Thank you so much, Vijay! I was just watching one lady on t.v. say she has lost everything. Just so sad!

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