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Riven

A small tornado passed on through And split some neighbors’ trees in two. The toppled pieces hit the ground So branches scattered all around. No harm was done to man or house Thus it makes zero sense to grouse, Though clean-up will be far from cheap And losing trees could make one weep. Still, Nature’s worthy of respect For so much strength, yet I suspect Her power will not be forgiven By those whose trees were wrongly riven.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 8/1/2019 10:06:00 PM
I am with Leslie on this one. I have never heard the word 'riven' before in my life. I am looking it up now. I like learning new words!
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Date: 7/30/2019 4:51:00 PM
Yay, I learned yet another new word from you ilene. And well used too I might add. :) btw, not that I think I have to say, but the word is riven. :) I feel like Allen Ludden on password. And the word is. :)
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Date: 7/28/2019 9:22:00 PM
I agree, Ilene. Unless the homeowner is a saint, Nature will not be forgiven. :) gw
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Date: 7/28/2019 8:54:00 PM
Another masterpiece! Well done! Aloha! Rico
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