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Model of Peace

Bend your eyes and ears around the sights and sounds of a world at peace. A squadron of oak trees on a hill, laughing and playing acorns with unsuspecting travelers below. A phalanx of bison, wind whipping tired eyes, conquer prairie after prairie, victory assured. Dozens of purple martins, dive bombing this way and that, enjoy a dinner flight. A herd of underwater manatees, precisely pinging echo-location, submarine in unison, towards their night grove. Shooting stars, without targets, celebrate our celestial hope, Our Celestial Hope 07/18/13 © All Rights Reserved

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/8/2013 6:51:00 AM

Soup mail soon..Sara

Tim Ryerson

Date: 8/3/2013 2:59:00 PM

Sounds like moments when your own world was at peace Jimbo...or at least in your imagination...Isaiah describes such a world during the thousand year reign on earth...Exquisite write which also reminds me of John Lennon's 'Imagine'...

Karen Anglesey

Date: 8/2/2013 3:19:00 PM

Absolutely brilliant. The metaphoric use of war symbols entwined in a poem about peace. Exceptional...going in my faves

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/31/2013 11:21:00 AM

hope to read you next piece , jimbo.. happy day!..:) huggs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/30/2013 2:27:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your great work..If only....Someday it will happen..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Sara

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/29/2013 6:50:00 AM

love the imagery in this Jimbo (7) Ty for visiting my work Shadow x smiles

Joe Flach

Date: 7/26/2013 7:03:00 PM

I feel the peace and tranquility as described in each verse. Funny how so few words, when so artistically strung together, can still paint such a vivid picture. Even though each scene is full of movement and motion, "peace" is still accomplished. Nice job.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/26/2013 2:45:00 PM

hope to read your upcoming piece, jimbo.... :) huggs

Danesh Morgan

Date: 7/25/2013 8:18:00 PM

beyond enigma offshoot charisma bottom's up laugh aloud thanks

Cherie Thomas

Date: 7/24/2013 10:39:00 PM

Blessings always....beautiful encouraging words!!! James, as long as theres life,,, theres hope....onelove!!:0) cherie.....

Christine Phillips

Date: 7/24/2013 4:43:00 AM

Nice poem. "A squadron of oak trees on a hill, laughing and playing acorns" I like the symbols and imagery that you have used in this piece.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/19/2013 1:35:00 PM

what an engaging write filled with metaphors and a tender wish for hope to arrive.. love the repetitive lines, jimbo... shine on!.:0)

Johnny Rhinem

Date: 7/19/2013 11:31:00 AM

Ps., Passing Back By My Dear Precious Friend, Saying 'Thank You' Also For Your Amazing Talent As Loving Heart's Kind Visit; Stay Cool! ~ Love, John

Poet Tacito

Date: 7/18/2013 10:44:00 PM

Fantastic!!!!! There is always hope. Who chooses to attain it, is another story...

Johnny Rhinem

Date: 7/18/2013 7:00:00 PM

One Side Of The Coin/Stone Within Beauty's Tides ~ I Can See It Hear It Taste It; ` O Happy Days ~ Love, John