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Texas, My Texas
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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Even though I whine about the weather and the bugs, you've been good to me. :)

Image (c) 2007, Karla Dorman.


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They say everything's bigger in
Texas.  Believe it:  when the skies
stretch out forever; when lightning

does a do-si-do and a loop
from one horizon to the next;
when panhandle storms are seen from

miles away; when hearts expand to
welcome one and all to the Lone
Star State, makes me proud to be here.

(c) 2007, Karla Dorman (9/17)
  

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 Reviews of "Texas, My Texas"
Reviewed by Glen Schulz
Reviewed on September 20, 2007
I can tell you firsthand that the biggest part of Texas is indeed the hearts of her people. I've lived in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Arizona and Texas, and without question, the people here are the nicest,friendliest and most willing to help a total stranger then anywhere else I've thrown my shoes. God bless you Karla, and God bless Texas !!!!

Reviewed by George Thompson
Reviewed on September 18, 2007
Lotsa squaredancin, too! Great write and tribute to the Lonestar.

George

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on September 18, 2007
a beautiful tribute to your home state--

Reviewed by Michael Guy
Reviewed on September 18, 2007
"when panhandle storms are seen from miles away..." Makes me miss my storm & cloud watching, as Florida is not so good for horizon views unless at the beach. You & your camera have got the best: and being a weather-watcher I'd buy your book if it's full of your Wx Pics (and poems of course) So get on it girl!

Reviewed on September 18, 2007
That is such a lovely photo Karla, and your poem is just beautiful,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on September 18, 2007
Karla I bet it is morn then beautiful there, I believe in your words. Thank you for sharing.
Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on September 18, 2007
Only Texas is big enough for God to relax and read a book reclines on those clouds using the sun as a reading light.
Georg

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on September 18, 2007
Sounds like a beautiful place despite the storms, blessings, holly

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 18, 2007
Yes I would so love to see your land...just the name Texas stirs up so many vivid images past and present. Great write.

Fee

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on September 18, 2007
...tribute to the Lone Star State...seen forever in the skies...
well done Karla...
John

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
Boy that one looks like it's about to cut loose...Excllnt pic Karla, what a Rush.

Lonestar, yes I like that name, and I like that C&W band with that name too.
Lots of love n hugs
Ch'erie xxxx

Reviewed on September 17, 2007
Karla excellent picture and poem I pray the Lord is helping you through the difficult times, and smiling with you through the good
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed on September 17, 2007

"Texas, My Texas" wooowooo loved this penning and
I love Texas and always will.Loved the vast open space it provides, the big skies there laying underneath...and also enjoyed my numerous visits in the last several years...photgraphy is fulfilling, elated you do too!

Spiritual hugs and love to my friend down there in the "Lone Star"
~Gwendolyn

Well from one shutterbug(photgrapher) to the next...Lovely photograph and continue to enjoy~I am happy for you!


Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
Love the pic and poem Karla, you are gathering quite a portfolio,bravo!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
home is where the heart is ... such a large state must have a big heart ...

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
Wow, that sure is some photograph! Love the write too, could see the storm coming with my eyes closed....

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by larry linville
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
I love the images you so creatively employ. As a Missourian, you showed me!

Larry

Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
Home is home, matters not where it be.
I have found a home at author's D.
Love,

Walt

Reviewed by Nicky Goodman
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
lightening doing a do-si-do! liked the way you wrote this Karla, interesting images - i have forgotten...and wonder what a 'panhandle storm' is, i like the sound of it - i'll have to look that up again - your less scary storm poems put Texas on the list of places id like to go to, its a good feeling of love of home that comes through your poem - really well written Karla :o) Nicky x

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
Well done my dear poetic friend...a sensational photo as well! Enjoyed!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
God shines down on Texas. It sure gave me a great man....my father.

Bless you girls.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed on September 17, 2007
As a (transplanted) Texas gal (via Ohio), I tip my 10-gallon (Texas-sized) Stetson hat to ye! Very well done! Love the pic, yes, ma'am, Texas does have some incredible weather in more ways than one! Weather changes here faster than a politician changes his underwear! LOL Very well done, Karla; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Lewis Findley (Reader)
Reviewed on September 17, 2007
God Bless Texas!


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