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 Jan 15 18, 23:56
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 Creative Chieftain  Posts: 11,722 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in.  |
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As Winter bares her crystal claws, which hang like daggers from the eaves, I dress in layered wool because I know her chilling breath deceives with promises. Her silvered cowl envelopes all the world around my neighborhood. Cold winds may howl but they are just an empty sound made by a season on the verge of death. New buds appear on trees and soon they will begin to purge that pallid face. Spring will appease with all the colors God has made and heal our eyes with crowns of jade. ·······  ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner       |
  
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Jan 21 18, 13:20
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 Ornate Oracle Posts: 19,923 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
Thanks, Larry.
Yes, it was very cold and icy here for a while, but thankfully we presently have a break. Right now it's 50 degrees, and it's supposed to reach 59 in a couple of days, but of course it drops to around or even below freezing most nights. We're probably a little ABOVE normal right now. And you're right about my knees. They've been very stiff, and my recovery has been slower than I had hoped, but it IS progress, and I'm thankful for that. I'm still hoping that at length I'll be able to be more mobile than I have been during the past couple of years. deLighting in sharing His Grace, Daniel 
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Larry Colors Jan 15 18, 23:56 
JustDaniel Beautiful and well-constructed winter contemplatio... Jan 19 18, 07:20 Larry Hi Daniel,
Thanks for stopping by for a read and ... Jan 21 18, 10:34 
Arnfinn Still growing passionfruit, Larry
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