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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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0 posted 2011-04-02 03:28 PM



The willow lost its weep
to the magic of Kansas winds
It got caught in the way
of its windy play
Presto change-o Wow
it's a whipping willow now

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1 posted 2011-04-02 03:43 PM


I can just picture that poor whipping Willow.  I love those trees - reminds me of my youth but youth is gone and sadly so have a lot of Weeping Willows.  

Even through the wind there are things to be seen and you see.

Helen

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2 posted 2011-04-02 03:52 PM


I have always loved the Weeping Willow tree and wished that they grew in Alaska.  I think I'd like the Whipping Willow tree too as long as those whipping branches stayed far away from me.  Love this, Lori.

Alison

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3 posted 2011-04-02 04:13 PM


I  love this.jo perry

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4 posted 2011-04-02 04:17 PM


Har-har!

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5 posted 2011-04-02 04:40 PM


This was sweet indeed!
I too love the weeping willow tree!
Nice write.

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6 posted 2011-04-02 07:47 PM


Isn't it wonderful that you and I
know exactly what is whipping around
us...even know, if necessary, the sound
of a phone, saying "duck and cover"! Just
because of those very winds.....

As always, this is a most clever and bright
write!


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7 posted 2011-04-02 09:18 PM


sweet...and so poetic...nice word-play...very kewl
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8 posted 2011-04-02 10:03 PM


Creates a powerful image Lori.
From weeping to whipping in the wind.

I'm one of those ones that love the wind unless of course it's hurricane force....smile...

I really do love that band Kansas from your state.
That guy that plays keyboards and sings could blow the leaves off the willow with that beautiful powerful voice.
A very unique band.

Eric

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