I live south of Coffeyville, Kansas, north of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Thank goodness we are on a little knoll, water is not a threat to us, but lots of water north, south, east and west.
F - FLOOD WATER NORTH AND SOUTH
L - LUCKLESS HUMANS, CRITTERS, SOIL
O - OIL REFINERY UNDER WATER
O - OLD AND YOUNG NEEDING HELP
D - DESPERATION TINGED WITH FEAR
The experts on TV are calling this 'the 100 year flood' and old timers to the area say the last time it was this bad was 1943.
Well at least we should be safe for the next 60 - 100 years, I suppose.
I SUPPOSE YOU'RE RIGHT AND...HOPE YOU WERE? TEXAS REALLY GOT THEIR SHARE OF FLOODING THIS YEAR, BUT AS I UNDERSTAND IT, IT'S NOTHING NEW TO THEM IN THAT AREA. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE
How awful for them. I once lived in Muskogee, where not a single person smoked pot, and we used to go South in an old Nash, to a damn us kids called the "Damn Ten Killer" - now I don't remember the real name - but it was in Kansas that I became familiar with floods.
m.j. your acrostic is most enjoyable -- there is a sense of place and community spirit embedded into the very core of this work -- peace and love -- Jon Michael
A very descriptive acrostic Molly. I share the sentiments of everyone in saying I am very happy that you are all right. That knoll is your tower of safety away from the flood waters. I hope the waters recede very soon. Thank you for sharing, Molly.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and the children you teach, and be with you always, and at your sdie constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), sister Barbie
glad you are okay, lady poet.
Loved this little acrostic of yours...it is so concise, it reads as much like a haiku as it does an acrostic. Splendid work
Glad to hear you are safe. Funny in a way because I have lived in both towns. I have two daughters, one born in Coffeyville, Kansas and the other born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Strange, never had trouble like this before. Heard the last time this happened was in 1952......
where's that "Wizard of Oz" when you need him...sorry couldn't resist...hope all stay safe...sending you silent prayers from dry land
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on July 3, 2007
You'll miss your summer flowers. But it's better than tornadoes.
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on July 3, 2007
It'sthe same over this side of the puddle, we've been under strict drought orders for three years, hose pipe bans, stand pipe water only.
Now having to empty flood plains, with houses under water. I'm off to finish my Ark...
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Well written MJ! Thank you for sharing! All
the best for the new year!
Much Love,
Margaret
Nicely crafted piece . . . well-done!
Best wishes,
Lance
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and the children you teach, and be with you always, and at your sdie constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), sister Barbie
Loved this little acrostic of yours...it is so concise, it reads as much like a haiku as it does an acrostic. Splendid work
Blessings ...
Richard
Regis
Amor
Be safe,
Karen
ET
Love Tinka
Now having to empty flood plains, with houses under water. I'm off to finish my Ark...