Megan

12.30.15

The storm rolled outside my window.
Shook my bed frame.
Lit up the walls--
Sent electricity through my brain.
Surrounding me with night's mystery.  

I sought comfort.
Raced the lightning down the hall--
To find safety in her arms.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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July 10, 2016 at 11:04 PM
NICE TO SEE AGAIN, KATE, I LIKE THIS POEM ABOUT MEGAN. SKAT
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January 26, 2016 at 10:00 PM
KATE, Congratulations on your awesome sibling win. XOX - LINDA -
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January 18, 2016 at 8:37 AM
Kate, Congratulations on your lovely win. Love the subject..... SKAT **
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January 15, 2016 at 5:39 PM
a lovely tribute:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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January 15, 2016 at 4:48 PM
Katie, congratulations on your placement on my “When Older Siblings or Younger Step In”... contest. A wonderful tribute to your sister especially when you can run to her to feel safe. Hugs Eve
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December 31, 2015 at 2:27 AM
Hi Kate, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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December 31, 2015 at 1:20 AM
Kate, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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