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Monday, February 28, 2011

Shortly After Rain

Cricket mother screams at their ruined floors
and house
and ceilings
Cricket children scatter
to mend
and avoid
Mother Cricket's rampaging dirge.
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2 comments:

  1. Brenda TFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Cricket mother? Like the insects?? I'm so bad with poetry. (My apologies.)

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  2. the ever just curious Beth ShepherdMarch 1, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Yes yes, the insect. :) No need to apologize! It's not a problem with you or your understanding--the poet has a responsibility to convey his/her meaning(s) in a relatively accessible way. Do you have any thoughts on how to make the meaning more clear? I would muchly appreciate it! It's what the comment section is for. :)

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