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VAS
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2001-11-28 10:45 AM



Thanksgiving day
two-thousand-one
I made my way
over mountain grandeur

rain and snow
fell
coated trees
and meadow
in white

while rivers, lakes
seemed to swell
with American pride
in spite of
past enemy’s goal

as if the collection
of all that fell from the sky
epitomized
the unity
of the people of our land

joined together
in glorious pools,
living water,
teeming with life

reflecting all around,
a mirror profound,
beauty of the remnants
that stand
both in sunshine and gray

hope springing
toward winter
sustaining
until the thaw
when new life will arrive
for all to see

©November 26, 2001

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

© Copyright 2001 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
RosePetal
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since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985
South Florida
1 posted 2001-11-28 11:08 AM


Wow, I especially like your last stanza!
Well expressed!

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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369
Deep in the heart
2 posted 2001-11-28 11:20 AM


Growing under the red, white, and blue

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Startime
Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918
Canada
3 posted 2001-11-28 11:30 AM


Oh I love it!!! I love it!!! I absolutely love American pride. STANDING OVATION!!! **hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

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