And possibly a reference to the Gray Lensman?
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From: tlrelf <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: 11 October 2001 13:48
Subject: Re: opaque drizzle
> We're a bit foggy on this side of the pond, too. <G> This one is more
than
> a bit chilling due to the gas mask reference. The only thing that doesn't
> "sit well" with me, is the word, "drizzle", as it causes me to think of
> rain, which while it can come down in sheets (with the resultant
> opaqueness), I rarely associate "drizzle" with something that I can't see
> through. But perhaps I'm splitting hairs here? <G>
> I like the turn of phrase: "lensing grey", as it describes the color,
> "grey", while at the same time evokes the physical lens of the mask, and
our
> sight in general (as seen through--or not being able to see through) the
> rain.
> Did I say I liked it yet? <G>
> I do.
> Terrie
> > --
> >
> > opaque drizzle fogs my windscreen
> > lensing grey like a gas mask
>
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