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David D Jerald Member
since 2006-08-07
Posts 74Tucson, Arizona 
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Saguaros On a two lane highway -- Winding through the night. Past countless tall Saguaros -- Bathing in the full moonlight. Through the midst of giants- Surrounded by them everywhere- Saguaros- arms held high-- In holy silent wonder there. Born on top a tall saguaro-- And only in the dark of night. As Selene gently washes them- Bold flowers Lily-white. Saguaros like an army frozen-- Waiting for the trumpets call. Countless legions in green-- Praying for the rain to fall. David D Jerald |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hi! I'm not familiar with your work, but sure do like this! More, please. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
David, I use to live on a street with the name of Saguaraos. It was in Modesto, CA, nearly some 20 years ago. I loved the sound of the name; nearly everyone pronounced the "g". Hardly any knew the "w" sound, so we always knew when it was someone from the east moving into the west.  Given that I was of CA birth, but mid-west heritage by generations, I was comfortable with the sounds. This is a wonderful poem. Now I'm off to find your first [if I haven't done so already!] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I am intrigued how you've made nature come alive and dance. Very beautiful poetry~ So nice to read you, David D~ |
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David D Jerald Member
since 2006-08-07
Posts 74Tucson, Arizona |
Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm glad to be back at passions. Its been a tough couple of years. I have just now started to write again. I don't write poetry in just a few days. Sometimes it takes me months to get a poem to where I'm satisfied. I am not a master of english. I believe in keeping it simple ... Sunshine, I remember when I was a kid and my Dad and I would be driving through the Arizona Desert. I would see all those Saguaros all over the hills and would pretend they were soldiers charging down at us. I read a lot about saguaros just to write this poem. Thanks again ... Dave |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello David I really love your poem, saguaros inspired you gracefully and with talent. Thanks for the enjoyable poem. yann |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Aren't they beautiful? *S* So is your poem!! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I have wanted to see the Saguaros since I was a little girl. I saw them two years ago when I went to Arizona and I hate to leave them. They were all I had hoped for and more. This poem does them justice. Thank you for bringing them to my mind again. A |
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