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Margie Schwaninger's avatar

You captured the violence of that day and the power of nature to leave us in awe. Very moving.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you. It was a devastating day. I'll never forget it and I'm not sure I'll get over those trees.

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Trudy Holman Hurd's avatar

Touching reminder of a shocking day & it’s widespread destruction.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thanks, Trudy. I pulled it out the other day.

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Kyle Munson's avatar

“They were never my trees but I mourn them ...”

Great job capturing the emotional aftermath in the entire poem!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thanks, Kyle. Did you still live in Slater?

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Kyle Munson's avatar

Yes! Was working from home that day, and our son also was home. It was such a surprise. And struck so fast. We didn’t have any full-growth trees to lose at our house, but we helped clear some from other yards.

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

I feel your pain!

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Robert Leonard's avatar

Beautiful!

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