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Knock, knock, who's there, and art thou friend or foe? Why knockest thou at this ungodly hour? I am the Light, whose face and word you know I bring you sheaves of blossom trees in flower So many moons have passed since we last met How shall I know that it is really you? I am the Light no darkness can forget I bring you skies of bright and endless blue Why comest thou, now I am nearly old With fainting faith and blood flow slow and dry? I am the Light, returning as foretold I bring you Life, to raise you true and high How glad am I, to see you at my door Come, cast your crazy sunbeams on my floor by Gail

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Date: 2/27/2016 10:43:00 AM
I may be wrong but I think this is only the second SEVEN I've handed out since coming to the soup. It isn't often I find a poem that is perfect in every way, and that's what a seven stands for: PERFECTION! The syllable count was even close to perfection with all lines having 10 except the the 4th. Great job, Gail, and the dialogue was also excellent. I could distinctly hear the two different voices in that conversation. I loved it.
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Gail Foster
Date: 2/28/2016 3:12:00 PM
Thank you so much for your comments. I guess if one must have an extra syllable or 'feminine ending' then 'flower' is a good word to do it with! So pleased you enjoyed it. All the best.
Date: 2/23/2016 1:47:00 PM
Knock, knock, knock! "let me in i need a chicken leg!!!"
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Gail Foster
Date: 2/28/2016 3:23:00 PM
To cross the road with, perhaps...?
Date: 2/23/2016 11:19:00 AM
Your wonderful poem reminds me about Turning Home by Peter Wiereck, and indeed, The Prodigal Son who also lives in my heart.
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Gail Foster
Date: 2/28/2016 3:13:00 PM
Thank you, I will look at 'Turning Home'. All the best to you.

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