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dog days |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest 
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during the dog days of summer the old ones say snakes are blind more likely to bite owls leave cough balls bones and fur for witches to steal bats hang in dark places waiting during the dog days of summer the old ones sit on the porch sipping sweet tea eyes never blinking watching for rain during the dog days of summer new moon rides the clouds on airless nights the old ones warn young’uns to beware yet children in bare feet leave sparkling trails in the dew mindless of snakes and witches during the dog days of summer the old ones say dogs and women go mad foam at the mouth leave their masters looking for cool relief |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
This could be the beginning of one thrilling novel !! I love this. Into my library it goes! hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you so much Chris! |
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Kielo Senior Member
since 2002-02-11
Posts 1109 |
Oh, wow. I really love this. the old ones warn young’uns to beware yet children in bare feet leave sparkling trails in the dew mindless of snakes and witches Just brilliant. Thank you. Adam If you would be known, and not know, vegetate in a village; If you would know, and not be known, live in a city. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Thank you for your kind words Adam. |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
And the dogs howl at the heavy hanging scents that fill their nostrils in the stagnant night. Enjoyed this poem. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
lol, I do believe you've encountered and now revealed some dog days and nights magic! Loved that ending.  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kate, you see the life in every infinitesimal atom of existence and paint it with such exquisite artistry yet realism, that your poetry breathes. I read your poems over and over, but this one I will be reading even more than usual. You excel at endings, and this is a perfect example. - Owl |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles:: You are such a precious Time Machine. You always carry me back to my roots. Now...My wife is panting...I'd better go hose her down. :: bows :: |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
and the sayers always wonder what was really under the bridge where secrets were hidden enjoyed this candid candy |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Loved this Lady, I can hear my Grannie saying these words with big wide fearful eyes. :-)Bow! Wow! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh Krawdad. You clearly know about dog days. Thank you! Thank you Kacy. I love that it made you laugh. Made me laugh too. Diana, thank you for your kind words. I love your replies. Glad to take you home, Uriah. Now tend to your wife! lol I’m glad you grasped my meaning Stranger. Thank you. Steve, my homeboy, I believe we had the same granny with the same big eyes. Never scared me though. |
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