Safety In Numbers

Shoals
swirling
in the sky-
like locusts in
flight-
as
light fades
the massing
starlings roost at
night

Note.Scene on the Somerset levels
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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October 4, 2008 at 1:48 PM
this brings to mind a floating scene with what is to come, nice write, take care D-nyce
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October 3, 2008 at 3:52 PM
So very vivid and beautiful. Well done. Regards Heidie
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October 3, 2008 at 8:13 AM
Wonderful images here!! Can see it like a painting! Nicely done~Carrie
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