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The Day After Christmas

The Day After Christmas 1811 Richmond Theater...Fire! Last act pantomime ©deborah burch 12.26.16 ___________________________ 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

Date: 1/5/2017 1:04:00 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

Date: 1/3/2017 6:03:00 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

Date: 1/2/2017 10:00:00 PM

Okey Dokey then. I learnt somethin' and had fun with your riddling;-). TankGooness for Google! huggaplinkers ~john

Darren White

Date: 12/30/2016 9:43:00 AM

That, my friend, is very special.... plus what Chris already said about 1811. CLEVER, and awesome.

Deborah Burch
Date: 12/30/2016 7:51:00 PM

;) thanks Darren!! Happy New Year!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/27/2016 6:22:00 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
Date: 12/27/2016 7:21:00 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

Date: 12/27/2016 3:28:00 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
Date: 12/27/2016 3:45:00 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