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Friday, August 16, 2013

Friday Flash 55 — Perseids

Photo by Micah Holtgraves


The last time I saw a sky
sharing billions of stars in
the symphony of stardust
in concert with chaotic
perfection, I was
a solo tree.

That night, meteors tempted
my rootedness --
the earth around me
listened as I leaned
toward the diminuendo of
a dying one,
wishing I could soar,
to save it.


Written for Friday Flash 55 - My post in exactly 55 words - for the G-Man.
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11 comments:

  1. Rosaria WilliamsAugust 16, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Most timely!

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  2. Brian MillerAugust 16, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    dang. this is really good...that first stanza is just it...and then where you go in the second....very cool...

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  3. dmarksAugust 16, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    I was just reading a Willy Wonka book... and in it, those meteors aren't chunks of rock, but invading Vermicious Knids.

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  4. author.nara.maloneAugust 16, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    So beautiful, and lonely to be a solo tree.

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  5. G-ManAugust 16, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Standing guard of Mother Earth against Alien Invaders!!!
    Loved your Night Sky 55 Lydia
    Of course I love everything you write...:-)
    Thanks for playing that witty beautiful stuff that goes thru your head, have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  6. LydiaAugust 17, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    Rosaria~ I bet you saw much more of the Perseids at your secluded beach than we did here in the valley. The image is by my nephew who was on vacation in Colorado during the Perseids!

    Brian~ I'm like a little kid when I get a compliment like this from you, guru. Many thanks.

    D. Luthor~ Interesting bit of trivia there. I honestly did not know there were Willy Wonka books!

    Nara~ Thanks, and that tree really spoke to me too. (p.s. I love the title of your new book; hot!)

    G-Man~ I thought you were on vacation and not checking in with us until Sunday! You must have found a connection, and I am not complaining as I loved your comment.

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  7. Rose LeMortAugust 17, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Beautiful poetry and beautiful picture to go with it.

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  8. Rob-bearAugust 17, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    The ideal
    (or un-ideal)
    time for
    star-crossed lovers,
    having stars
    showered upon them,
    or a singular tree
    wanting to save
    at least one
    the showering
    Perseids.

    Blessings and Bear hugs!
    desert.epiphanies@sasktel.net
    Bears Noting
    Life in the Urban Forest (poetry)

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  9. FireblossomAugust 18, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Oh goodness...that ending got me.

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  10. MargaretAugust 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    One of the most beautiful 55's I've ever read... and the photo is magnificent!

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  11. LydiaAugust 23, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    Rose LeMort~ Thank you for your visit and lovely comment.

    Rob-bear~ Oh, that is beautiful, Bear! One of my favorites of yours left here. Many thanks, many.

    Fireblossom~ Oh goodness, thanks!

    Margaret~ I hope my nephew sees this, as he is the photographer and his work was my inspiration. Thank you for your wonderful comment that made my day!

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