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Balladeer
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0 posted 1999-09-13 09:21 PM


I received all your well-wishes before and I treasure them. Hey, I'm a poet.Gimme a topic and I write! I have a topic....


The evening is quite peaceful.
The air is slightly warm.
We're going through what experts call
The calm before the storm.

There's nothing in this tranquil scene
To raise cause for alarm.
A night like any other, it's
The calm before the storm.

There's only one thing missing.
I can hear no birds outside.
The lizards, which abound in droves,
Have also gone to hide.

It invokes an eerie feeling
That things are not quite the norm.
God's creatures are familiar with
The calm before the storm.

Our fate is in His hands now
To keep us safe from harm
And, hopefully, we'll get to see
The calm after the storm.

© Copyright 1999 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
Poet deVine
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1 posted 1999-09-13 09:23 PM


Keep safe! I liked this very much...and can't wait to read your 'after Floyd' poem about the 'tempest tossing'....

RainbowGirl
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2 posted 1999-09-13 09:29 PM


PDV: Stop tempting me to get my words mixed up...*g*

Seriously: I hope the calm does come and quickly..

HUGS

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caroline
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3 posted 1999-09-13 09:35 PM


Balladeer, I'm up on the West Central Coast in FL. They are closing schools and everything here for at least the next three days. Stay safe, friend and see you when its over

Great poem btw!

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Balladeer
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4 posted 1999-09-13 09:50 PM


You, too, Caroline. Best of luck to you and yours.
BrightLight
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5 posted 1999-09-13 09:54 PM


May the storm take a turn,
and head to sea,
so safely sound you may be.
For if Floyd takes you over his knee,
not a pretty sight will we see.

Good luck, and best wishes I send your way.

Denise
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6 posted 1999-09-13 10:37 PM


Keep safe, my friend, you and yours!

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Denise

Isis
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7 posted 1999-09-14 01:03 AM


Nicely done. Hurricanes and cyclones a terror to be faced.... Good luck in your quest.. Blessings to you and yours..:

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Words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.
~Isis~



WhtDove
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8 posted 1999-09-14 01:14 AM


I can't wait to see the one you come up with after the storm either. Stay safe!!!
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9 posted 1999-09-14 09:12 AM


Make sure ewe get the sheep to a safe place! *EG*

Liked the poem, 'Deer one... like the poet even more! Be safe and hurry back!

Justbleu
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10 posted 1999-09-15 02:30 AM


Wow!! Another one!! Keep safe and take care!! And keep on writing................

Thanks!!

Justbleu

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Dark Angel
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11 posted 1999-09-15 03:01 AM


Balladeer, I liked this, Keep Safe

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12 posted 2004-04-23 01:58 PM


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