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Shortest Day
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December 21, 1972, in the field behind the old farmhouse.
On the shortest day of the year, I saw Death-- black cat on snow, crouched beneath tan, shuddering weeds, blood and feathers in her mouth.

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Reviews of "Shortest Day"

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on December 22, 2008

Much packed into few words: chillingly effective, Juliet!

(((HUGS))) love and Merry Christmas!, Karla.

Reviewed by Lloyd Lofthouse

Reviewed on December 22, 2008

Powerful vivid image with darkness hovering and waiting....

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on December 22, 2008

A deep and heart-wrenching poem.Nicely done,take care

Edwin

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on December 21, 2008

A sad tale expressed well...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on December 21, 2008

Nature's way beautifully captured by your pen, Juliet. -gene.

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