[Critique Group 2] Emailing: The Pastures of Summer--For 10-29-19 Group 2 critique session

[James]

Dear Group 2 Friends,
I am back! I have been without a computer of any kind for two full weeks. I
did have access to my currently highly compramised work computer but it is
in process of being upgraded so, no fun there. I hope everyone enjoys the
below!   It is wonderful to be back in touch with my friends on the B.O.E
list.

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The Pastures of Summer
C By Brad Corallo 
A Tribute to the Glory of the Fading Season
Word count 214

Awakening before the sunrise
on the holy day of Litha. 
Filled with boundless joy,
I mounted my sturdy pony.
Following the morning star,
I rode forth.
 As the sun's arc
rose above the horizon
igniting the dawn
with a waxing golden light.
A sky of endless blue, lightening
stretching to the far horizon.
My pony galloped with sheer exuberance.
We leapt a clear rushing stream
and entered the Pastures of Summer.
Wild flowers grew in vast abundance.
As we rode on
a chorus of birdsong
in varied pitch and tone, swelled.
Filled with the beauty of the morning,
I felt my heart would burst asunder.  

The lush green grass seemed to go on forever.
As we rode on
a barrier, like a thickening of air
checked our course.
Just as quickly we passed through.
She stood, robed in white-
a wreath of living flowers upon her head.
Raising her bare arms high-
in a voice both gentle and powerful,
she proclaimed:
"Welcome to my realm,
the land of summer and hope.
Stay awhile.
Cast off thy sorrow and memories of winter.
Abide here, tarry for a time and be healed. 
This day will last a thousand years!"

jamesstarfire at gmail.com
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