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I dreamt you lightening bird
twice you came to me
in the night
and I burned while
flames danced at my window
and you crackled
when I stroked your hair.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Note: The Lightening Bird is a mythological bird that was believed to be able to call down thunder and lightening (African mythology – Zulu and other peoples).
Paul, pvcann.com
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i like the mythical weaving here Paul, a bird that could summon thunder, amazing imagery in you poetry
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Thank you for your encouragement Gina, very much appreciated indeed.
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Came alive, for me. Beautiful and evocative.
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Thank you so much Dawn, really appreciate that.
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Welcome.
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Your poem invited alive imagery Paul. Thank you for the info on the Lightening Bird, impressive!
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An amazing image you have conjured, stunningly beautiful.
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Thank you for sharing and for those encouraging words
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I mean this so very sincerely, this is one of the most moving and exhilarating poems I have read today.
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many thanks, means a lot.
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Your welcome.
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Your words paint wonderful images, Paul.
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Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment Sandy, very much appreciated.
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Very much deserved.
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🙂
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Lively poem! Loved it!
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Thank you Heather, glad you enjoyed it.
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I did. You are welcome.
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Thank you so much for the beautiful poem.
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Many thanks Francis
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You are most welcome Sir.
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Wow, this is powerful, Paul! The alliteration is great. Blessings, and have a happy Sunday. 🙂
Debbie
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You too, though it is Monday here now, thank you Debbie.
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Vividly beautiful!
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Thanks so much Kate, much appreciated
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most welcome Paul … I moved to the parkland with the caged nymphs today 🙂
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Ah, I see 🙂
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A WOW-poem, crackling good!
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Lol, don’t get too close. Many thanks Ennle, it’s a joy to hear that.
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I think my hair’s on fire…what’s left of it, that is 🙂
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Lol, find a river or a blanket quick 🙂
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It’s raining periodically here, so maybe I’ll just go outside 🙂
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Good idea 🙂
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Stopped raining, so I took a shower 🙂
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Brilliant, whole cool down
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A luxury some people don’t have, sadly…to wash away the day.
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Yes, many of us live in simple luxury.
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Makes me extra grateful 🙂
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Yes, it sure does 🙂
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🙂
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Nice!
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Thanks VJ
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welcome!
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Relationship. 😒
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Hope what I saw is correct.
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Absolutely on the money 🙂
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Yes
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well written.
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Many thanks
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my pleasure. 🙂
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Short and beautiful!
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Many thanks Gerhard
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Brilliantly powerful!👏👏
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Thank you for such a wonderful response Richa 🙂
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Thanks Helene
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Thanks for the kernel of info – I went and looked up the little birdie.
The Hammerkop! I think your verse captured the spirit of the myth 🙂
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Thank you Jules, really appreciate your thoughts and for reading too.
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Wonderful imagery!
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Many thanks Punam
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You are welcome.
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Left me pondering
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Glad it raised questions 🙂
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