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The Red Sun
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The Red Sun |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095
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The Red Sun ~~~~ Dense forests ablaze Ash rains down from veil of grey The red sun peeks through Angel of Darkness 27 December 2001 ~Note~ Since Christmas Morning there have been over 100 fires deliberately set in the state of NSW in Australia, including the Reserve behind my house and my neighbours. We and our homes were not hurt. I pray for the people that have lost their homes and I pray for their safety. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Maree, my luscious one, how glad I am to know that you are safe, and how sorry I am for the senseless destruction of the land and people you love. It seems enough to handle the things we can't control, but when man wreaks havoc on man, (and earth) it is truly beyond my comprehension. Hugs to you my sista...our hearts in prayer are with you and yours. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Well said, That red sun is an all too familiar sight of late. Glad to hear all is well for you through this, take care. |
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Jeffrey E. Osborne Member
since 2001-11-01
Posts 160out there |
Here's hoping the sun will peek through all that much brighter as the fires are brought under control. I'm with serenity - I can't understand what drives "humans" to destroy their God given beautiful home yet we do it in countless ways everyday. Thanks for sharing your powerful haiku. "people say I should learn some self-control, but I just want to exorcise my soul" |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I'm glad to know you're safe! Reading about this is scary. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Maree, this is so very sad, my heart cries out to all these poor people and their families and pray that these fires can be stopped. (sigh) So sad but beautiful, sweet friend, your words are always so wonderfully expressed! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Maree, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Maree--I have been thinking of you, hoping you were safe, and although this is so sad and my thoughts are with those who have lost so much, I'm so glad that you are okay! Hugs! |
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Glenn Logan Member
since 2001-10-10
Posts 111Virginia |
I enjoyed this very much, though to my taste it would have more impact without the last two words, and incidentally would have more of the FEEL of a haiku even though it would be only of 15 sylables. If you insist on keeping it 17 sylables, you could always insert a word to tell the season (summer, autumn, or winter) , which I'm told traditionally was a haiku requirement. Sorry to quibble, but it IS a good poem! With all best wishes, Glenn Logan |
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Hypnosis Member
since 2001-12-02
Posts 325CO |
This is a horrible thing! To just lose your home is a bad thing, but to know it was caused deliberately be another person, has got to be just saddening. I am gald that it wasn't you who suffered the consequences of these horrible acts. Randy Meador a life lived unexplored is a life not worth living. |
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Opeth Senior Member
since 2001-12-13
Posts 1543The Ravines |
This reads like a part of an Opeth song. I could feel the nature in your words. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
the pollution caused by wildfires does lend itself to some beautiful sunsets--and in this case some beautiful words to describe one.... I have been keeping up with the situation via firehouse.com -- the coming weekend does not bode well--- have you and my aussie brothers and sisters in my prayers. this is from the firehouse website--- Firefighters were bracing themselves for a horror weekend with temperatures set to soar towards 40 degrees Celsius (104f)in fire-stricken parts. Sunday will be especially dangerous around Sydney, with low humidity, a forecast temperature of 39 degrees (102f)and fresh to strong north-easterly winds - the worst possible cocktail for bushfires. take care Mmy--remember--belongings can be replaced... hugs There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I saw this. . . glad to hear that you're ok. . . and our prayers go out to those that have lost in this. . . well done my friend. . . -------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Beautiful write on such a tragic event that is occurring in your country. I read about the fires today in the paper. It didn't sound like they were even close to getting those fires under control I hope they are able to get control of it very soon. Dave |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
much like what happens when volcanic ash spews out and cover a sunlight sky! You have painted an interesting picture! |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Thank you for this iambic- |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Maree - I'm relieved to read that you are safe. It is tragic that others felt the need to set do this kind of destructive act. Your haiku was beautiful, BTW. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Dear friends, thank you so much for popping by and having a read and for your support even though MY support hasnt been good as of late. I do aplologise and I will do my best to not be slack and to sit my cute little ahem bottom right here on this falling apart chair lol and read more of your wonderful work.  so far there have been no fatalities or serious injuries thanks to God and those hard working firefighters, the mojority of them volenteers. God Bless them. From firehouse.com (thanks Jamie  )"More than 4,400 people have been evacuated and at least 150 homes and thousands of acres of forest and farmland have been blackened by more than 100 fires, many of which were apparently lit deliberately." I thank the Lord that lives haven't been lost. Sigh, this is summer and I guess at this time of the year we should expect it to happen deliberately lit or not...unfortunately. Thanks again all  |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Maree- My thoughts and prayers are with all of you there...may you all stay safe. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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craigrk Member
since 2001-12-23
Posts 123 |
Haiku is so good for the head. this is beautiful, given the circumstances even more so. all the best and thanks. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
maree, i had heard of this on the news! it's tragic, but very good that you are posting awareness on the subject. glad to hear you nor your home has been hurt or damaged. my prayers also goes out to those who were not so fortunate. Take care sweetie and drop me a line somtime. miss you. amy "Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't |
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