It was the eve of Thanksgiving
and a night black and cold as hell,
with a stiff north wind blowing
down across the barren slopes
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Member: Michael Pruchnicki Comment: God bless you and yours, my dear Maggie (I refuse to address anyone as MRS NUTTY SQUIRREL, for the sake of Christ et al) , I think I get your metaphor, but my dear, it is weak and I called the bartender for another Highland Cream! Why should someone respond to 'Old Love Letter's (sic) by a bleeding squirrel? ***What did you think you would gain by saying such a horrible thing to someone who is the sweetest lady I know of on PH? I think you owe her an appology Mr. PRUCH-NICKI! Your name sounds like some kind of pastry! Now would you feel good if someone were to make fun of your name? We are all on this site to learn and share some of our talents with maybe some of them that are just dipping their toes into the poetic waters. Shame on you for such a horrilbe hurtful comment. And you talk about Christ, and Thanksgiving, and praising God? Where was God in your comment?
Nice poem with plenty of depth. Beautifully conceived. Good vivid imagery. Great stuff. A perfect...10 Thanks for sharing..... Please read and rate my poem 'A humble complaint' on page 2