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The Man Who Speaks With the Sky

Ode to President Jimmy Carter The Georgian sky turns red and a man softens his gaze, as he lets his thoughts drift. Images of his life and times, play against the crimson clouds, to live them once more. The love of a good woman, can soften the edges of life, and spin the fabric of its repose, to weave a tapestry, that tells the story of a good man. Who hasn't looked up, unblinking and played out the story of their life and wondered if it made a difference? There are some whose lives are an open book, yet the cover will be awash in its simplicity. History will declare its place in the annals of time, as one where the hero is fulfilled with their love, or lost under the blanket of obscurity. Yet this man, who speaks with the sky, I suspect can already hear the echo of the song the heavens sing, of one whom the Master is well pleased!

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Date: 3/2/2020 11:04:00 PM
Congratulations Meru, for your honorable placement in the Ode for a Leader or Politician Past or Present contest. I really enjoyed how your opening tied into the conclusion. I was missing a bit more concrete homage to his work but I enjoyed your take on the ode. Your lines became a little long so the flow needs work--look hard at form and see if it can help, sometimes matching line count and syllables makes a difference. Thanks for entering, I enjoyed reading it.
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Meru Groen
Date: 3/3/2020 1:45:00 AM
Thank you Sheri so much for the great contest and critique. I totally agree with you, and thanks so much for the nice comment. Meru
Date: 3/5/2019 11:16:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful tribute, Meru.
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Meru Groen
Date: 3/9/2019 11:56:00 PM
Thank You Line, your'e comments are heartfelt, and I appreciate them , thanks for the support. Meru
Date: 3/4/2019 6:28:00 PM
How refreshing!
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Meru Groen
Date: 3/10/2019 12:02:00 AM
As is your comment, thanks for your appreciation, your are so kind. Meru

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