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The Earth Movers" (on a theme of personification)
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The Earth Movers" (on a theme of personification) |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
"The Earth Movers" [looking out the window] All’s quiet now--a stillness in the air, But there’s something ominous in that calm that makes me ill-at-ease. It would seem so very peaceful, except for that constant breeze-- A soft hum-like sound, as if a swarm of agitated bees. Louder, louder, closer it gets, now it’s starting to frighten me. A thumping, pumping, pounding sound, reverberating through my chest. It must be coming from outside, that unearthly, Godless guest. [picking up the phone] I see something coming now, moving slowly towards me, Knocking down concrete walls and uprooting giant trees. Giant metal monster machines, moving down the street. Marching to the rhythm of ten-thousand angry feet. Persistently progressing, never stopping to rest, The relentless metal monster machines are resistant to arrest. Jaws of steel, teeth of iron, ripping at Mother Earth’s bared breasts. That grinding, driving, drilling sound, digging up the ground. Yes, it’s really happening now--please, take this down-- The mighty, titan Earth Movers have finally come to town. _____ ~Gene~ "It often comes to me at night When lights are dim And thoughts are bright. As I ponder what to write, Take pen in hand And with it make My words appear as no mistake. Guided by a force unknown, I create a new And wondrous poem." ~Gene~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
WOW!! This is excellent, Gene!! You write so well...hard to believe you are a novice!! Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I was captivated by your writing A wonderful read Liz |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Good one! And I hope you make it up the cliff you are climbing in your photo! LOL |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Gene- Enjoyed the suspense of this. Well done, indeed. *I like your 'signature' poem even more.  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Makes me so glad I live in the mountains! Excellent writting!- SEA |
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Gene Senior Member
since 2000-01-23
Posts 935Colorado, USA |
Denise, I really appreciate it, thanks. Liz, I Always love yours. PdV, Thanks, I've climbed that mountain many times and made it to the top, but I'm still looking for that promise land. Marge, Thanks, I like suspense too and I like too evoke emotions. SEA, Just so you know, your not safe. They can go through mountains too. Where do you think I live? Take a look at my photo. ---- Thanks, all ~Gene |
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