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fractal007
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since 2000-06-01
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0 posted 2006-11-27 06:13 PM


Feet planted firmly
Small island of silent thought
Wind rushes water

I first heard the rush of the water
when Sophie's hand gripped mine.
We stood there like deer in headlights,
waiting on that tiny island thing.

    It's coming
   Roaring torrent
      We will drown

I couldn't believe it was happening,
that water could charge like a bull.
Sophie let out a shreik of resigned terror
I lowered my head and held her close.

  Wall'd around
   Thundering wave
  We will die

As I closed my eyes the sound stopped
my ears heard nothing but gentle breeze.
I could feel Sophie relaxing a little,
I let go of her and opened my eyes.

Feet planted firmly
Small island of silent thought
Water remains still

Turning around, I saw the river
menacing but still, a wall before me.
Sophie gasped as she saw the love
our assailant had bestowed on us.

     Be still
   I will comfort
      you will live

There was a faint roar as we heard
the water behind our wall mounting.
I closed my eyes again to hear all
grow still to leave us once more alone.

       Open
    your heart within
   that you learn    

Any idiot can see that the result is true.
-- argumentum ad idiotum
Me!

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Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
1 posted 2006-11-30 04:44 PM


Powerful write!
Love,
Margherita

sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA
2 posted 2006-11-30 09:49 PM


I enjoyed this.


  Rae

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