Raul Moreno Poet Concrete

The State of Oklahoma

Our state flag is light blue, we began statehood on November 16th, 1907 and we're  the 46th
state in the nation. Our nickname is the Sooner state, our state motto is 'Labor Omnia Vincit'
                                                   Labor conquers all things. The Scissor-tailed  Flycatcher's
                                                   is  our lovely  state bird, the mistletoe is our state flower. 
                                                   The red bud is our state tree and we  are known as okies
                                                   or Oklahomans.   I love  my state  and we have long hot-
                                                   summers,  short  winters  and the  drought  of the  1930's
                                                   known  as the dust bowl  was in  our  history. We have oil 
                                                   drilling  in our  state  as well and on  April  19th, 1995  we 
                                                     had tragedy  in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on  
                                                          the  Alfred  P.  Murrah  Federal  building  killing  168
                                                           people. I love the prairies and the indigenous  bison
                                                               I love the land I am from it is my pride and joy, I
                                                                  am  pleased   to  be  an  Oklahoman  from  the 
                                                                                gorgeous   scenic    land   that  I love.

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Carol Sunshine Brown November 30, 2009 at 1:13 PM Congratulations on your win in Deborah's contest Raul. Love,Carol

James Fraser November 30, 2009 at 10:50 AM Raul, many congrats on your win in Deborah's contest, and thank you for sharing an insight on your quite lovely state >> James

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 30, 2009 at 9:20 AM Congrats Raul on your winning poem in Deb's contest.. interesting info and good design ... well deserved win.. unique ... and different... happy to share stage with u as an honorable mention... blessings ... luv.. Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"

Carrie Richards November 29, 2009 at 6:43 PM The pride of this poem...to honor the state you call home....is a winner for sure! Congratulations, Raul, on this wonderful poem! ~Love, Carrie

Donna Golden November 29, 2009 at 6:04 PM Congrats on your success in Deborah's contest, Raul! Hugs, Donna

John Weber March 25, 2009 at 1:05 PM Deep with content, vivid in imagery and pride. Rarely does the concrete form convey so much! The progression of story from historical to personal proves a valid transition: what it means to you as a resident. Great job, Raul! Warm regards, John.

Chris Goombi February 5, 2009 at 2:59 AM Damn i like that and it makes me proud to be from oklahoma and i get the people here to read that and let them know that u are my homie and u always been there for me and i love it for being there for me if it wasn't from u i would been stuck up like the rest of them but i am glad u are doing wat u love best keep it up

Elizabeth Neal January 22, 2009 at 4:16 PM Nice shape in the way you did Oklahoma I live here too and I am so proud on how you mentioned the Murrah building it has a great affect to me. Love Elizabeth

Danielle Moreno January 14, 2009 at 11:18 PM I can't believe my eyes! You did an amazing job with this one. I love the shape and the context.

Steve Edmonds January 12, 2009 at 8:04 PM Thats a nice poem Raul, it honors the state nicely. Mentioning the Murrah bombing is something I'll never forget. ~Caramel

Abe Lopez January 12, 2009 at 3:34 PM This state is rich with history and many talented people, from artists to musicians, to educators to poets to artists to atheletes and astronauts. Nice shape................Great poem

Debbie Guzzi January 12, 2009 at 2:10 PM Nice to love where you live. Light & Love Debbie Guzzi

Tyler Martin January 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM I love this land too.Good work.

Mc Mc January 6, 2009 at 6:28 AM WHAT A PERSONALIZED SPECIAL CONCRETE! GREAT JOB, AND THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS TO ME,RAUL! ENJOYED COOL-(THE SOONER STATE)LOVELY!

Elizabeth Neal January 5, 2009 at 3:07 PM Wow, this is a cool poem. I love the shape that you forged these words into. It's a symbol of your love for Oklahoma. You always seem to amaze me. Love Elizabeth

Keith Bickerstaffe January 2, 2009 at 4:15 AM Very cleverly done Raul! My knowledge of US history is sadly lacking... you have given it a much needed boost! Best wishes, Keith

Robin L. Gass December 31, 2008 at 4:32 PM Raul, you did this fabulously! The words you penned are filled with pride for your beautiful state. Awesome write! My daughter liked it too! Happy New Year to you and yours! Love, Robin

December 31, 2008 at 2:48 PM Glad you are proud of your state. This is such a creative and artistic piece. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Have a wonderful New Year! Keep on writing. Karen

Brian Strand December 31, 2008 at 2:52 AM Very clever And picturesque Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your obseervations.

Michael Torres December 31, 2008 at 2:14 AM Raul this is a beautiful write about a beautiful state and you have brought this state to life. Congratulations on a beautiful piece. Michael

Sharon Winter December 30, 2008 at 3:51 PM Your love and pride for your home state shines through beautifully in this masterpiece poem. Educational and inspiring. Yes, actually makes me want to visit! Good for you. Happy, healthy wonderful new year to you and yours! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards December 30, 2008 at 8:05 AM Any one coming from the state of Oklahoma would be proud!! :) Excellent poem, and terrific form!! Good job, Raul!! ~ Love, Carrie

Kristin Reynolds December 30, 2008 at 3:30 AM Beautiful, Raul. :) I think this poem fits into the concrete form of poetry, not shape, respectively. :) I am a prairie girl myself (from Manitoba, Canada) and I miss the prairie so much, it hurts. I love this awesome poem, and have had the pleasure of driving through your lovely state. keep shining, Raul, love, Kristin

Daniel Neal December 30, 2008 at 3:05 AM I wish I could do half of the things you can. You always seem to amaze me. This is fantastic from all points of view. Check your Soup mail, I left you note for you to read. Later. DN PS Incredible

Daniel Neal December 30, 2008 at 3:03 AM Wow! I thought I have seen it all but this is marvelous and a work of art indeed. I can't believe my eyes. How in the world did you shape these words into the Oklahoma map? Indeed you truly are a wordsmith. I can't take my eyes off of it. You did our state justice with this fine masterpiece.

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