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another hot november

by Mary Frances Spencer

is california
really burning for her sins
i read that on a blog

dry hot geography
canyons plus winds
raging fire
from the tiniest spark
all combustibles
are equal

so please don’t preach
online
because too many have lost
their screens
and a place to respond to

here we are
another hot november
sweating the news
and waiting for the santa anas

to stop
as ashes fall
and winter
waits

11/18/2008

Author's Note: We are really having the heat wave over here in Southern California, and the fires that seem to flare every year during this time. I'd like to send out positive intentions of hope and courage to those that have lost their homes during this time. Namaste MFS

Posted on 11/19/2008
Copyright © 2024 Mary Frances Spencer

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 11/19/08 at 05:36 AM

This poem will go a long ways towards that, I'd imagine. Wonderful write.

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 11/20/08 at 12:04 AM

Yes, "all combustibles are equal." Well done.

Posted by Bruce W Niedt on 11/20/08 at 05:10 AM

Excellent write that puts the "holier-than-thou" in their place, and captures the uncertain feeling of the situation - I love "as ashes fall/and winter/waits" - conjures up an image of ashes like snowflakes.... d:-)

Posted by Charlie Morgan on 11/20/08 at 04:43 PM

...such a healthly lament, overviewed[telescopically) but very shoulder to shoulder in feelings...touche!

Posted by Alison McKenzie on 11/20/08 at 06:02 PM

I love the opening line in this, and I'm sorry that Californians are going through this while I sit comfy in my rainy Oregon weather.

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