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Counting Blessings
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Friday, April 11, 2008
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... scent ears with hope ...

Image (c) 2005, Karla Dorman

Who would think the sun would
be so beautiful? Part of the sky
fell, ripped from the trees, left to
sparkle greenly on my eyes ... .

could have been worse. Others
to the south, east, north are not
as fortunate: all we lost were a
few leaves. They lost all, all but

their lives: buzzing of chainsaw
and thundering hammers scent
ears with hope as they rebuild -
a strong, resilient sound as the

sun rises on the morning after
the tornadoes. It feels so good.

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (4/11)

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Reviewed by Jon Willey	4/13/2008

Excellent poetic visualizations. Be safe. Jon Michael Willey




Reviewed by Sheila Roy	4/13/2008

A perfect image for the title and poem, Karla. I especially like the imagery in the first verse. Beautiful work~ Sheila




Reviewed by Susan de Vegter	4/11/2008

You manage to put me right there in an awesome way. Neautiful words that are full of aprehension and awe. Blessings and love! Susan




Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen	4/11/2008

Karla this is beautiful thank you for sharing God Bless Michelle~




Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan	4/11/2008

What an amazing photo! glad you are well




Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle	4/11/2008

Karla, The storms in the Dallas area were awful, but there's one thing about it: The Lord always grants the ones affected by natural disasters the chance to start over and many more times than not, the first step is seeing the sun, the day after, and realizing that life continues. There's a lot of hope to continue, once that vision is seen. Nice work, using a different style than I'm used to seeing from you. Jill




Reviewed by E T Waldron	4/11/2008

This is different for you Karla, and I love the way you are broadening out! A truly fine poem!Kudo's! I'm still praying the weather stays bearable! ET




Reviewed by Eileen Granfors	4/11/2008

This poem makes me feel good, Karla. A beautiful photo and a reminder that the sun does indeed come up tomorrow. Eileen




Reviewed by Cryssa C	4/11/2008

So glad that you have a reprieve from the storms and that you made it through the rain...and winds...and tornadoes... This is a beautiful write! I always love the photos you attach with your works as well... Cryssa




Reviewed by Felix Perry	4/11/2008

Well said Karla and glad to see you survived to write and educate us all another day. hugs Fee




Reviewed by John Leko	4/11/2008

...great images...make one of the sun...so welcome Karla...and your words again hopeful. John




Reviewed by Charlie	4/11/2008

Hey, that's good stuff. First stanza's my favorite. And I like scent instead of sent. --Charlie




Reviewed by Rebecca Russell	4/11/2008

Sweet serenity in your image, hope in your words. Well done! Rebecca




Reviewed by larry linville	4/11/2008

the only thing that gives a better image than the picture is the words in which you draw a beatufil image. larry




Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper	4/11/2008

With a sunrise like that one in the picture, you do have many blessings to count. Karla, you're an excellent photographer. I love your photos and I also like the way you mate your poetry to them. Wonderfully done.




Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	4/11/2008

I'm so glad to see that sun and blue sky, Karla; God had His Protecting Hand on us once again! AWESOME pic and write; brava! (((HUGS))) and much love, your twink, Karen Lynn. :D




Reviewed by Nicky Goodman	4/11/2008

Great poem Karla, really good - 'a strong resilient sound' is your voice today - liked the social aspect to your poem as people rebuild, so positive - bravo i say, thanks for the read, Nicky xx




Reviewed by Dawn Anderson	4/11/2008

Happy the sun is shining for you today, Karla...and what a gorgeous photograph!




Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy	4/11/2008

I love the imagery. It spells out the sound and impact of the wind and rain in one of mother natures most potent furies. Well done. Bobbi




Reviewed by Mr. Ed	4/11/2008

The mornin after is usually so very sweet.




Reviewed by Bonnie May	4/11/2008

Enjoy that sunshine and hopefully your storms are over. Love, Bonnie




Reviewed by Deborah Munson (Reader)	4/11/2008

Beautifully penned this fine morning with the sun shining through my window. I can hear it as I read your poem, the buzz of building, ever rebirthing hope of starting over after the storm, so glad to you survived it and the chance to write about this day. Deborah:)

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