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Shannon's Well Come!/ Ireland, 2003

Arched as a Gothic Temples dome, Arched as the wood of Cupid’s bow, Arched as the back of Atlas bent, The rainbow stretched from end to end. Full of goodness, God and Goddess, Each new dew-drenched droplet wreathing, The checkered hills and bulwark cliffs Where mans myth and mystery sleep. No pot of gold, or leprechaun, Could transform splendor to compare, To the crystalline colored pallet Which lay languid in morning's air. Full of glory to the highest, Each bright prism particle paired, With all creation’s precious hues Dancing, dreamily in the air.

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Date: 9/30/2009 2:45:00 PM
Very desciptive and expressive. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 9/30/2009 1:46:00 PM
which lay languid in morning`s air..........my favorite line! A great dish of lines.
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Date: 9/30/2009 10:24:00 AM
Well Come! Shannon O'Leary! Thanks for the heads up Carolyn.
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Date: 9/30/2009 7:37:00 AM
I assume this poem was inspired by Shannon O'Leary, a very welcome addition to the Soup Family. She would be delighted by the thoughts you express here, Deborah. I hope you'll share it with her (even if it's a different Shannon). Love, Carolyn
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