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Blackout There was a soundless crash, A brilliant flash, That ripped the universe apart. I sat on my porch, And watched it all, Just doing my part. The stars went out, One by one, As if to make a new start. When that hot summer day, Melted away, Into the deep, deep dark. I sat without fear, Watching without sight. Only observing the absence of light. The air was heavy and warm, And covered me with its dark blanket. Against the endless night. Like the soup that it is, The air cooled slowly. When I felt the chill it was too late. I got up to go inside, Like so many times before. And froze to death trying to find the door. Copyright 2003 � Ronald W. Hull 8/17/03 Photo Courtesy Jimmy Westlake of Rocky Mountain College
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Reviewed by a- maryllis

Reviewed on August 18, 2003

froze to death?? I think if anyone were to die it would have been from heat exhaustion!! lol

- a survivor of the blackout
(28 hours to be exact :S glad it's over!)

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)

Reviewed on August 18, 2003

Enlightening!
Kudos!

tony

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on August 18, 2003

I'm awed by this Ron, fully captures the senses and the imagination.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

Excellent take on it Ron, love the pic too!

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

Ron,
This is wonderful
The blackout was scary for many.
PJ

Reviewed by nevine Al Seidi (Reader)

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

A beautiful picturesque piece! Love the understament of the last line!
Nevine Al Seidi

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

This is an excellent "two minute call". very succulant words for society . I admire your write.

Susan

Reviewed by john zimmerman

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

a good write

i spent a part of thursday evening wanting to get on the net -- even though i *knew* that the hydro was down

i like the humour of this one

john+

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

Good write! The black out reminded us of all the things that we take for granted. It also gave us a pause to evaluate and appreciate.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

Lights are part of our life I guess. Enjoyed!

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

Wonderful write, Ron! You have described it so well!

May Lu a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

Intriguing similies, Ron. Enjoyed. :)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on August 17, 2003

The Blackout had its specail moments. It was wonderful seeing the sky again and city people talked :-) Wonderful write.

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