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Tornado, Orange County, NY   May 15, 2018   Winds 80 mph
A shocking nightmare- the tornado arrived, that early evening, Tuesday, May 15, 2018. We were three miles away from our home- yet, it took nearly two hours to find our way through the maze of so many blocked roads. Finally, we arrived via eerie darkness, where shapeshifting shadows of destruction stood beneath the storm's pale, shaded moonlight. Come morning, the celestial sky of gray with dim, clouded sunshine, shocked us with how drastically it did transform our property. Eight huge trees, like giant pythons in the throes of war, were entangled, each with a pinion of twisted, splintered limbs and branches, lissome and woven upon the verdant lawn everywhere, blocking the driveway and path. Most still remain in decaying repose for now, until they are sawed, dismembered, chipped, no longer part of the old estate firmament under which they stood, proud, tall, and lofty until now, for perhaps, one hundred years. Trying to sojourn to their favorite nooks again, the birds and squirrels, wing and scurry about, still now, frantically searching for their nests. May 25, 2018 Contest: Shapeshifting or Shapefitter Sponsor: Anthony Beaanco

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Date: 7/5/2022 6:22:00 AM
Congratulations Sandra: Nature can be a powerful transformer. Sorry you lost such lovely old trees. Best, SuZ
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Date: 7/4/2022 10:34:00 PM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
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Date: 7/4/2018 11:13:00 AM
Back for another congratulations for another win with this poem of nature-induced tragedy. Well done!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 7/5/2018 7:53:00 PM
Thank you once again, Susan! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 7/3/2018 6:30:00 AM
oh no! Nature has its beauty but natural disasters ca be heartbreaking. So sorry you had to deal with this loss and terrible situation sweet Sandra...thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Sandra Haight
Date: 7/4/2018 10:38:00 AM
Thank you, Laura, once again for a fine contest and my placement. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 6/9/2018 10:27:00 PM
Congrats on your top win, Sandra. Well done.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 7/4/2018 10:38:00 AM
A belated thank you, Line! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 6/5/2018 3:01:00 AM
It must have been nightmare. Congratulations on your win, Sandra amidst all these.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 7/4/2018 10:39:00 AM
Yes, it was difficult! A belated thank you, Subimal. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 6/5/2018 12:36:00 AM
Sorry to hear of this devastation you have experienced. I have witnessed tornado destruction first hand and there are no words except gratitude for just being alive. Congratulations on your win with this poem. Good to see you back. I know it had to be hard to write.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 7/4/2018 10:41:00 AM
A belated thank you, Susan. Yes, tornadoes are not common here...hope there will be no more!!! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 6/4/2018 7:51:00 PM
Great use of the 8 words , Sandra, with great imagery. What a frighting experience; congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 7/4/2018 10:41:00 AM
A belated thank you, Eve! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 6/4/2018 11:20:00 AM
Sad for you Sandra, a terrible experience but at least a gripping/winning poem came out of it!
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Date: 7/4/2018 10:42:00 AM
A belated thank you, John! Sandra
Date: 5/25/2018 11:17:00 AM
Such sadness, the loss of such proud loyalty, o' vigilant guards. Glad you escaped its wrath, best wishes...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/28/2018 8:16:00 PM
Thank you very much, Charlie, for your visit and supportive comments. Yes, poor trees and wildlife...Sandra

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