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In a Public Camp Ground
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camping in a provincial park brought some interesting insights -- poem and incident from 1976 ---------------------------------------

In the site across the lane burns The war beacon, All up and Down the camping ground the Bright beacons burn. The foe, that stealthy foe, Night, has come. Again and again the beacons flare Against the unfamiliar dark, that surrounds us, truant burghers, here. In the dark, the alien sounds, Silence, and frogsong and wind in the trees Frighten our citied hearts. WE Light the beacons to ward the dark. The sounds we drown with radio; The fear we drown with beer...

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Reviews of "In a Public Camp Ground"

Reviewed by Morchuis

Reviewed on February 10, 2003

Hi John.
excellent perception.
Morchuis

Reviewed by Christine Morell

Reviewed on February 10, 2003

This is excellent.
Chrissie

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 10, 2003

be careful for the hang over......lol....on the beer side....but the radia is fine ....with nice romantic music and my PC i am in heaven already
And enjoy reading your poetry
Love
tinka

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on February 10, 2003

john,
excellent visuals in
this one.
Peg

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