Tygart Flood Control Dam

To be standing so tall, broad as you do.
With your strength captured, hidden within dew.
Without respect, you protect many things.
Thou, inexistent, until siren sings,
When born, two men fell into your abyss.
Unrecovered, told now, in reminisce.
Now almost forgotten, you still hold back.
Thou will only be known upon your wrack.


written for
Sponsor Debbie Guzzi 
Contest Name Jack OUT of the Box
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 24, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Enjoyed this read tonight. Have a good one.
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May 24, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Enjoyed this read tonight. Have a great one.
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