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When Stars Appear

Following acts of terror
rapt within their spell
volunteers move in concert
kindness starts to swell.
     Amidst deeds so heartless
     passersby watch stars appear
     while cursing the darkness.
  
Citizens forget themselves
show community
assist as first responders
deal with tragedy.
     Amidst deeds so heartless
     passersby watch stars appear
     while cursing the darkness.

Sensing splendor on the wing,
hands and feet reveal
wise steps worth remembering
eyes and ears of steel.
     Amidst deeds so heartless
     passersby watch stars appear
     while cursing the darkness.

written below 4/28/2013, revised above 7/2/2021

Contest:  	Seguidilla
Sponsored by: William Kekaula

original winning sequidilla below

Stars Appear

Following acts of terror
rapt within their spell
volunteers move in concert
kindness starts to swell.
midst deeds so heartless
passersby watch stars appear
cursing the darkness.

Copyright © Reason A. Poteet | Year Posted 2013

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Michelle Faulkner Date: 7/10/2021 5:24:00 PM The light of goodness will certainly drive away the shadows of turmoil, this is riveting! Congratulations on your win~ Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 7/16/2021 10:01:00 AM thank you, Michelle; "riveting" what a compliment. I appreciate your encouragement.

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 7/9/2021 10:02:00 PM In this bad world good people do exist. Congratulations on your well deserved win Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 7/16/2021 9:56:00 AM I welcome your response with open arms. It seems they are largely unsung heroes which makes them even more necessary and appreciated. Thanks.

Christuraj Alex Date: 7/9/2021 8:41:00 PM Beautiful creation. Congratulations! Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 7/16/2021 9:58:00 AM Glad you found it so...it is a trait of some people who unwrap themselves from their own turmoil and trash and become a gift of hope and help for those in need.

Beata Agustin Date: 7/9/2021 8:25:00 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this wise observation... expressed in your awesome reality-marked poetic style. God bless you. Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 7/16/2021 10:00:00 AM thank you, Beata. I appreciate your time and energy to leave a positive comment which makes my day, a week later. I pray a return God's blessing on you and yours.

Hilo Poet Date: 7/9/2021 4:45:00 PM A heart-wrenching scene materializes and care mingles thereafter, albeit, ugliness festers. Thank you, Reason, for your participation and your honorable placement my friend, Aloha! Login to Reply Reason A. Poteet Date: 7/9/2021 8:19:00 PM My thanks to you, William, for your encouraging reply and for the placement in your contest. We have many such volunteers who shine through the darkness of our sometimes ugly world.