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Sudden Death |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Sudden Death Once, there were coveted Oaks from valley to ocean; flocks of magpies argued with pesky Scrub Jays, pairs of Northern Flickers, with cinnamon faces and black crescent necks foraged for ants; and all the plant eaters fed on acorns that fell in winter and fall. Falcons favored treetops for nests, and below, beneath far reaching boughs - were cool places to rest; Gray Squirrels played - defending the fort, flying without wings. What was it about that Spring - that brought death so suddenly? It hid within the raindrops, a confluence of destruction swiftly moving. © 2001 Corinne Bailey |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Corinne...I've never read about acid rain that it chilled me so thoroughly... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, now this is cutting. The sweetness of joy in nature wiped away by our touch. Earth day must be getting closer. Great write sweet poet.  Park |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
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Corinne, Your talent is amazing, I just returned from 4 days and have an entire new outlook on life. How about that Irish Challenge, you know March 17 is coming up......... Kathleen Blake "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Sunshine. This is about a syndrome called Sudden Black Oak Death that is killing off Northern California's Oak trees, sad, isn't it? Parker, thank you, yes, earth day must be right around the corner! Kathleen, okay, you're on - will you start it? (And thanks!) Corinne |
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