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Saying Grace

The prairie says grace, Before receiving the rain. In a time of drought. · The parched land laments, Requesting in desperate pleas: For the clouds to cry. · Then a drop of hope, Moistens dry, cracked, lips of dirt: Quenching thirstiness. · The land in prayer, Resembling God’s praying hands: Praising the heavens.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 12/1/2009 4:59:00 PM
Very nice flowing piece here Raul, Very visual also..Nicely done....RdP
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Date: 11/10/2009 9:53:00 AM
VERY BEAUTIFUL AND MAJESTIC. YOU ARE A VERY GIFTED WRITER, RAUL. lAINIE
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Date: 11/4/2009 6:35:00 PM
The imagery and extended metaphor in this piece is just lovely! I love this: "The parched land laments, Requesting in desperate pleas: For the clouds to cry." Great job!
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Date: 11/3/2009 10:25:00 AM
beautiful!! great,
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Date: 10/31/2009 8:37:00 AM
There's something about watching raindrops hitting parched dry lands, i loved watching this when i was younger >> James
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Date: 10/31/2009 6:14:00 AM
Awesome Choka, Raula. Deep and beautiful poetry, rich with your wonderful imagery! Love, Robin
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Date: 10/29/2009 7:59:00 AM
I love the way this poem opens...."the prairie says grace, before receiving the rain"....that is stunning! ~ Carrie
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Date: 10/28/2009 4:40:00 PM
Pure elutriated writing is flexed within the muscle of a strong poet that knows well of the sustenance that needs its nourishment. What a thoughtful person you are to think of the land and the elements that keeps everything thriving.Sincerely,Eric
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Date: 10/28/2009 3:10:00 PM
i love the land in prayer resembling God's praying hands..amazing grace,how sweet the sound :)in your verses--excellent Raul-- Charma
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Date: 10/28/2009 2:41:00 PM
I can see this. God is good and the earth appreciates it. Keep writing. Sara
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