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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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I heard it on the news Long after the edges of the newspaper innocent and open on the table had become scalloped then curled The silver handle of a curling iron lay on its side resting its arrow pointing with heavy meaning to "on" still hot A stairway curved up into the blue of a still humming wind and a lonely toilet bowl patiently waited the leaf falling like a dancer into its opening Soot clung to the chimney of a family that was waiting to light their first fire on Christmas Eve ---------- another fire in Southern California  |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
Geesh. I can sense the flustration here. Fire was a stepping stone for [wo]man; Unfortunate that people stumble with their carelessness. I understand, I too live in CA. Poetry is just the evidence of life. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
we know about fires here too in Sydney... they take control very quickly and leave devastation in their paths... a nice write here... oh and you mentioned Christmas Eve  that's my birthday! Be well Roniece |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
yes, I've watched it on the news...and hope that your all ok...it is very sad, that these hard working people have endured such material loss...I watched and listend as one woman being interviewed, lost their entire ranch...but managed to save their horses, household pets and themselves. No material thing can replace life... You have described this fire well, and I can feel the grave concern for so many in your words. Love to you Martie, always a pleasure to read you and pray with you. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
there must be something very special about California for people to put up with all the catastrophes that come your way.... hugs M |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It's so easy for an accident to occur... it's the ones that make it look like an accident that make me see red... check in with me when you can.  |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
sad write Martie... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ You penning it ... makes me see it even more clearly .. and much sadder it seems~ Poignant~ *HUGLETS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Martie...So sad I seen it on the news this morning. You know for awhile I lived in Ventura County. It is such a beautiful place as is most all of California. Praying they put it out before anymore damage is done...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I've been watching this Martie~so sad. I do hope you are okay. Keep in touch, Nancy ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
A very sad situation that you have given voice to so beautifully, Martie. I've heard it said that fire will be the cause of the world's "next" extinction but I choose not to think on that in case thoughts really are things. Take care! Helen |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
You wrote of the largeness of fate here Martiword. We risk, in our daily living, communing with nature; the nature of fire, and the nature of chance. Devastating circumstances befall good people. A heart write, for sure. TD |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
A gr8 write about a terrible tragedy! Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
 Life is a balance |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The horror and utter devastation of the California fires has sickened me. I don't know where you live in relationship to the fires, but I have been keeping you and your loved ones in my prayers. You put a human face on what has been reported impersonally been in the news. Bell well! Be safe! Linda |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you, poet friends...I'm fine. The fire is on the other side of where I am. |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
Too sad  kingsangel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
How heartbreaking, Martie. I feel so sorry for the people who are having the fires. Hugs, Ethel |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
horrible just horrible and sad thank you for honoring their lives |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
A scary part of the life in LA - you write well of this - Paul |
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