Midwest Gifts

Shining sun and thunderous rain
Bear, bison, and whooping crane

The blowing wind and falling leaves
Blooming bulbs and honey bees

Winter, Summer, Spring and Fall
Hardwood trees growing tall

The rivers great and creeks so deep
The golden crops of summer wheat

Ozark Mountains and prairie grass
Carp, paddlefish, and large mouth bass

Whether waterfall or large rock cliffs
These are a few of the Midwest gifts
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January 9, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Really nice imagery. Congratulations on being featured this week.
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January 9, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Lena~ What a nice gift indeed Congratulations on your featured Poem! Laura :)
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January 5, 2010 at 4:15 PM
Lena, Congratulations on your poem being featured on the Soup, this week! Great write! Peace, Audrey
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January 5, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Many congratulations on your fine poetry being featured this week Lena, Happy New Year to you >> James,xx
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January 4, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Great visula and congrats! Our daughter just visited Idaho ,..loved it. Really want to go out there.. only place west for me has been Vegas. Hugs Always, Robin
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January 4, 2010 at 3:31 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Lena. May you have may more. Love, Carol
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January 4, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Congrats on your feature this week Lena.Rgds Brian
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October 4, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Congrats Lena on your amazing write . Love Light Truth Patty
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September 30, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Congratulations, Lena! This Rhyme flows so beautifully and your images are great. Good luck in the finals! Love, Robin
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September 30, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Nice use of imagery for a interesting view. Congratulations on making it through the first round in the contest. Good luck in the finals! Karen
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September 25, 2009 at 7:27 AM
Lena,...congratulations on your first round entry to the contest !!!!! james
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September 25, 2009 at 6:10 AM
Dear Lena, Best wishes through to the next round. Love, Lainie
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September 24, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations on your poem making it through the first round Lena.Wishing you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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September 24, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Lolita is smiling now! Congratulations on getting through the first round of the poetry contest with your great verse! Luck and love, Carolyn
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September 24, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Lena, congratulations in getting past round one of the competition >> James
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July 15, 2008 at 6:59 AM
They sure do sound like great gifts! I can see them all now just as you describe. great rhyme and wonderful clarity in this one! Michael
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