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Replenishing Rain

Hundred ten summer… Widening cracks drought has made, drip-drop closed gap. For the rain contest. When I was a boy, the deep south suffered through an oppressive drought. The red clay had such deep cracks in it I never thought they would go away, until those torrential rains finally came. In less than three hours everything and everybody was healed by this blessing from above.

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Date: 5/19/2010 9:36:00 AM
It meant so much to me to read your poetry today JT. The best to you in the contest. I hope each day takes you to greater heights in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/18/2010 10:34:00 PM
I really like this Haiku, John. Ahhh the red clay of the south... yes, many memories. Cracks, dusty... you captured it beautifully in here.
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Date: 5/18/2010 10:32:00 PM
I am really digging your Aussie language! LOl
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Date: 5/18/2010 9:13:00 PM
Nicely written John. Seen those cracks; cherished those rains. Good luck in the contest. Joe
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Date: 5/18/2010 7:51:00 PM
After a drought such as the one you describe, rain is a gift from God. Thanks for sharing your memories. Nature has a restorative quality. Love, Carolyn
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