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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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Date: 12/25/2008 3:19:00 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
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Date: 12/24/2008 8:40:00 PM
Excellent alliteration! Super title and marvelous imagery. Your word choices are superb! Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 12/24/2008 11:37:00 AM
Deborah - excellent poem - I want to wish you a Merry Christmas & say God Bless you hon, MJ
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Date: 12/24/2008 10:01:00 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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