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Houston

Houston

I wonder if the summer rain was warm
that poured like Pharaoh’s plagues upon the town
as people waded from their homes in swarms
and small craft was the mode to move around.
Memories lost by tempest's hurt and harm
float pass as muddy waters flood the ground.

The summer rain may be a hurricane,
a wicked, wind song made in sad refrain.

9/3/17

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/30/2022 5:48:00 AM

This is so timeless and in play once again in Florida. So glad I came across it today. Excellent writing. SuZ

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/18/2017 9:34:00 PM

Very interesting perspective, Janis. Congrats on your win.

Gary Smith

Date: 10/23/2017 4:26:00 PM

A lovely poem Janis, congrats :)

Donna Roberts

Date: 9/17/2017 10:15:00 PM

Congratulations, I enjoyed the timely piece

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/18/2017 8:34:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by Donna.

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/6/2017 8:09:00 PM

Very well done Janis, congratulations...

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/7/2017 9:05:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie

Jan Allison

Date: 9/6/2017 3:54:00 PM

Very topical theme Janis congratulations on your win-) hugs Jan xx

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/7/2017 9:05:00 PM

Thanks, Jan.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/5/2017 9:30:00 PM

Very well-written, moving, and appropriate for the time, Janis! Congrats. Janice

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/7/2017 9:06:00 PM

Thanks, Janice.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/5/2017 8:51:00 PM

Was a catastrophic event! Congrats on your win!

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/7/2017 9:06:00 PM

Thanks, Kim.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/5/2017 8:17:00 PM

Janis, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve ~`*

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/7/2017 9:07:00 PM

Thanks, Eve.

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/5/2017 6:49:00 PM

Congratulations Janis on your win with your awesome poem! :)

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/7/2017 9:07:00 PM

Thanks, Susan.

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 9/5/2017 4:38:00 PM

Congratulations on your 4th Place win! This was a VERY tough contest to judge. Thank you so much for taking the time to enter.

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/7/2017 9:09:00 PM

I thought it was good to use the form that you did. It made everything much more of a challenge. Thanks for the placement.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/4/2017 12:43:00 PM

Great poem, Janis! Powerful biblical truths seen by a spiritual eye. Funny how karma works, ain't it. Texas politicians voted against giving disaster money to victims of hurricane Sandy in the east coast, and to victims of water poisoning in Flint, MI. You penned a poetic masterpiece of deep truth. LOVE this poem! Going in the fave file, pronto. Love and smiles always.

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 9/7/2017 9:11:00 PM

I didn't know all the background but we have to feel sorry for the people of Houston. Thanks so much for the FAVE.