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Midnitesun
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0 posted 2006-01-10 12:05 PM



rainwalkers have secrets

they know where the street drains are
and where they dump all the overflow,
which houses sit high and dry
and which ones will need a giant sponge
after a two inch rainfall

and I walked the streets for a week
no, not that way
but when my car was in for repairs
and the cabbies were nowhere to be found,
I hit the ground with boots and umbrella
and again,
as I did in Colorado,
California and Alaska,
I became

a rainwalker

and now I have some secrets of my own
about this small town in Oregon,
but will keep these lips zipped

mums are great flowers


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1 posted 2006-01-10 12:10 PM


A very curious poem.  I like it because it lead me to think about those who walk the streets - the poor homeless people of the world.  There is no need for the homelessness we see everywhere.  If the government people would give up just HALF of their incomes to a homelessness fund, there would be awrm blankets, protective walls, people who who help these lost souls find employement and a home.  But our governmetns are too greedy and once they get in office, they become greedy and want only for themselves.  Awesome poem.
Sheri Adams

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2 posted 2006-01-10 12:17 PM


Hello there! I see some of the same things you see, and for what it's worth, I've also been lucky enough to meet and work with some fantastic people who constantly reach out to those in need, offering shelter from life's storms.
It feels good, and I know it's the right thing to do...to reach out and help our fellow humans. Thanks for your reply!

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3 posted 2006-01-10 12:26 PM


I love this because it made me think of all the times I did walk before I drove and how much I missed walking and never again had that time to unwind with the city . . . always on the way back home.


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4 posted 2006-01-10 12:31 PM


walking can be refreshing
sometimes I do it for fun

just kidding
walking helps the heart
in more ways than one
but it's pouring and windy tonight
and I am glad
I have a car again today

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5 posted 2006-01-10 02:49 PM


I don't drive, so I know about this...

and after a lifetime of looking at the smaller things, longer and in more detail, I'd prolly be dangerous now if I did.

Sometimes I spot new growth in a neighbor's garden before they do.

Not a bad thing, that.

Besides, the angels whisper stories to me when I walk.



loved this--love you.

LeeJ
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6 posted 2006-01-10 02:52 PM




enjoyed both this and you

an utterly enveloping write

thank you

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7 posted 2006-01-10 03:16 PM


I love the rain and I love walking and I love walking in the rain, and I really llllllove your poem.  Thank you for the refreshing walk with you.  And, no, I won't try to drag Oregon's secrets out of you!

- Owl

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8 posted 2006-01-10 03:56 PM



Excellent work. You have created a mood I enjoyed.

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9 posted 2006-01-10 04:10 PM


Having just come in from a "rain walk" I can appreciate your poem.  Most times I'm too busy keeping an eye on two adventurous dogs but sometimes one can feel what one doesn't see and that's great in the fields.  Street walking, I know, can be somewhat different. Enjoyed your walk!
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10 posted 2006-01-11 01:07 AM


mums are great flowers   

enjoyed this one, ms. rainwalker!

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11 posted 2006-05-27 02:29 PM


Oh, I love this! It sets a stage, and I can almost smell the rain mixed with the car oil on the street.
Thank you

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12 posted 2006-05-27 07:49 PM


Ellablue, thank you for visiting this piece!
I often walk even when driving is more convenient, just for the feel of it...
knowing you understand.

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