The Mane Event

The oaks bent like women wailing in the gale.
Summer’s greenery pelted pavement a precursor to Fall.
Torn tree limbs trembled,
Raking both sky and lawn with gnarled fingers;
Howl and scratch
Bite and bark
The hurricane’s mane brushed the coast.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Lakhera Avatar
December 25, 2008 at 3:19 AM
Great expression of it all!! Loved the alliteration...it wasn't forced at all and the choice of words held you up. Merry Christmas to you!! Love, Chitra
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 8:40 PM
Excellent alliteration! Super title and marvelous imagery. Your word choices are superb! Best wishes, Keith
Jordan Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Deborah - excellent poem - I want to wish you a Merry Christmas & say God Bless you hon, MJ
Ingle Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Great writing, I'm so glad I wasn't living in that area when all those disasterous things occurred, especially being uprooted from your home and having to get out quickely. what's this world coming to with all these sad things happening so much these days...I love your expressions.....Lawrence in Lou.
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