Deborah Burch Poet Senryu

The Day After Christmas

The Day After Christmas 

1811
Richmond Theater...Fire!
Last act pantomime 


©deborah burch
12.26.16

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Senyru 
My inspiration:
Google: "Richmond Theater Fire Richmond Virginia 1811"
Many references online: even Wikipedia!!
On 12.26.1811, the Richmond Theater Fire, became known as the "worst disaster in American history" (at that time); "598 people":
'518 adults/80 children'...72 lost and several heroes emerged. The stage curtain hid more than props from the audience that night...
If you like history... check it out on google.

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Paul Callus January 5, 2017 at 1:04 PM A touching sad piece of history contained in just three lines! I looked this up...such a tragedy! Like you, Deborah,I love history, too, and do a lot of research. Regards & Hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick January 3, 2017 at 6:03 AM Sad that things like this happen..Here in Georgia we had the tragic Winecoff Hotel fire...Your work was very unique..Sara..Thanks for dropping by..

Lim'Rik Flats January 2, 2017 at 10:00 PM Okey Dokey then. I learnt somethin' and had fun with your riddling;-). TankGooness for Google! huggaplinkers ~john

Darren White December 30, 2016 at 9:43 AM That, my friend, is very special.... plus what Chris already said about 1811. CLEVER, and awesome. Deborah Burch December 30, 2016 at 7:51 PM ;) thanks Darren!! Happy New Year!!

Andrea Dietrich December 27, 2016 at 6:22 PM very out of the box thinking for the contest, Deborah. YOu are a history buff!!! See you in the new year. Wish I even had time right now to catch up to all my poet friends but I have too much else to do before my early trip. Happy New year. Deborah Burch December 27, 2016 at 7:21 PM Thank you Andy!! Have a safe and enjoyable trip!! I didn't get to enter the contest. It was closed when I logged back on to upload. Lol love ya friend!!!

Chris Green December 27, 2016 at 3:28 PM This was so cool, I had not heard of this tragedy but your poem is brilliant. I love how you used the date for your first 5 syllables. Very nicely done Deb. Deborah Burch December 27, 2016 at 3:45 PM Thank you Chris for your kindness!! I love history...if you read about it, you'll see the last line is a play on words. ;) Hugggs. Deb