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Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

0 posted 2003-01-19 04:02 PM

*Folks even as I post this, the pall of smoke fills our skies turning daylight into dusk and filling the air with smoke and ash. The chickens have gone back to roost so dark is it.

"If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, Then will I hear from heaven and heal their lands."

The sky is grey though not with rain
The smoke pall hovers ever near
And covers all this land of grain
Men look up and women fear

Fire has come to curse the land
A land made sere without the rain
While fire-fighters take a stand
Devastation still comes again

I smell the smoke and feel the fear
While all, make plans to flee this pain
The threat of fire is drawing near
In a land not touched by rain

The gloom of dusk surrounds this place
The blood red sun will shine in vain
We hide our eyes - cover the face
For fire has come to us again

With trepid hearts we watch and wait
The see the smoke palls rise again
With neighbours we commiserate
Can do naught else but share their pain

And worst of all is no-one knows
Which way the fire will move and claim
our lives and homes, while river flows
are clogged because there is no rain

And we here in this land of dust
Beg your prayers, to rise again
We stay and fight because we must
Please pray for rain, please pray for rain.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2003-01-19 04:09 PM

Kethry--I wrote almost this same poem in October when the same thing happened here in Southern California. Still now when the wind blows, the ash fills the sky. I pray you get rain...I have read about the terrible fires.

GG
Member Elite

since 2002-12-03

Posts 3532
Lost in thought

2 posted 2003-01-19 04:13 PM

beautifully and desperately written, I can feel it.

I do believe God can heal the lands and with prayers hold the faith that He will.
I'm certainly praying NOW.

Hang on.
Always, Alyssa

- And so it was that time stood still -
(blink, breathe, stand, fight)

Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

3 posted 2003-01-19 04:54 PM

Hello Lynne

Your words chilled me to the bone and as I type I can smell the smoke from the bushfires coming through my window. I also looked on in horror at the devastation in Canberra, as well as the other bushfires in Victoria and New South Wales. When will all this devastation and tragedy end? I hope all is well with you.

Take care....Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

4 posted 2003-01-19 05:22 PM

Lynne, You have my prayers and so do the people of Canberra and all that are affected by this. Having it happen here in NSW and practically in my own back yard; I understand their fears. The sun was blood red here too yesterday.

I pray for rain.

hugs my dear hugs
A well written poem.

Maree

Jaime Fradera
Senior Member

since 2000-11-25

Posts 843
Where no tyranny is tolerable

5 posted 2003-01-19 05:32 PM

Hi Keth. My heart is with you, and si is my soul, and how wonderful it is to be right next to you on pips1!!!

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

6 posted 2003-01-19 06:09 PM

so heartfelt this plea; my thoughts and hopes are with you

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

7 posted 2003-01-19 06:30 PM

I will keep our friends there, in my prayers, here...for I have seen the fires, and have prayed for rain.

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

8 posted 2003-01-19 06:44 PM

Keth,
A wonderful write and you have my prayers.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

9 posted 2003-01-19 07:10 PM

(big hugggssssssss) Oh Kethry, I send you, Mauree, Sue, and everyone down under my prayers to the rain dancers in hope the rain can fall and fend the fires off! (sad sigh) Our thoughts are with you, sweet friend, God Bless You and everyone down under, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kethry, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Titia Geertman
Member Ascendant

since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

10 posted 2003-01-19 07:10 PM

Oh dear Keth, I hope you are well and all those in your neighbourhood.
I didn't know, haven't seen the news for days, must be awful frightening.
I'm not religious but I pray for you anyway.

Take care

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

11 posted 2003-01-19 08:06 PM

Keth beloved one, I know you were okay a hour or so ago and if anything happens you’ll let me know. This is a brilliantly written poem beloved one, and of course I’m praying for rain for you. as I said if it comes near you call me I have a bucket ready and I’m not afraid to use it.

Take care beloved one you know I worry, As I said to Krissy that proves it don’t you think? of course it does. She'll have to stand in line.

You know I love this utterly, utterly utterly

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Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

Tomorrow is another day I don't know what it holds
but I can face the future with courage brave and bold

Footprints In My Heart
Kethry

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

12 posted 2003-01-20 03:51 AM

I'm praying, I'm praying! Hard!

HopeS
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since 2000-12-22

Posts 4596
Perth Western Australia

13 posted 2003-01-20 08:31 AM

Yes prayers and thoughts , I was watching the devastation on the news tonight ,we have also been issued with fire warnings , the temps are going to be between 38 and 40 celcius over the centuary mark the next few days here

Hope

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

14 posted 2003-01-20 08:42 AM

Kethry, My heart and prayers go out to you and your countrymen....Here in Northern CA., our fire season brings this same worry and smell and color of the sun...always being ready to move, fast! Ever wondering will it reach town....all late spring, summer and early fall. The unpredictable winds ever changing as you mentioned.

May we all pray for rain and safety for all of you. God bless, Hugs, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

15 posted 2003-01-20 08:52 AM

oh Kethry..this is so devastating!
I will for certain pray for rain for you and your fellow contrymen.
~Hugs & Prayers, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

16 posted 2003-01-20 08:53 AM

Yes, Kethry, there have been some very bad fires here in Florida and my nephew has had to go try help put them out. (He works with Florida State Forestry). The fear as well as the smoke is awful. It has taken weeks before.

I am praying for all of you....

~Ethel~

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

17 posted 2003-01-20 10:37 AM

I sincerely hope that rain comes your way...the news tells of the fires in Australia.

Be safe,
hugss
M

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

18 posted 2003-01-30 01:46 PM

This literally gave me chills... you've written the desperation brilliantly.

I know I'm late... but I hope you know you're ALWAYS in my prayers, dear friend. *S*

Stay safe...

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