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Yes, and continually surprising to the fraught ending. Ponder a sequel, Sharon… hoping it has good news. Max On 20/08/2013, at 11:31 AM, Andrew Burke wrote: > Great lil poem, Sharon. A major story told in a small space - just right. > Thanks. Andrew > > > On 20 August 2013 09:48, sharon brogan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Ashes fall from a hot, >> >> clear sky. Bear Mountain >> >> burns, and we taste it. >> >> The only smell is forest- >> >> on-fire. >> >> Another neighborhood >> >> is evacuated. Police, >> >> hazmat, and federal agents >> >> search for explosives. These >> >> stories are unrelated. >> >> This is a small town. Strangers >> >> nod when they pass on the street. >> >> Cars stop for pedestrians. Doctors >> >> are kind. Two more days until >> >> the surgeon cuts her open. >> >> Then we’ll know. >> >> >> -- >> sharon brogan >> http://www.sbpoet.com >> http://www.sbpoet.net >> http://smallpoems.sbpoet.net >> 406.578.1788 >> > > > > -- > Andrew > http://hispirits.blogspot.com/ > 'Undercover of Lightness' > http://walleahpress.com.au/recent-publications.html > 'Shikibu Shuffle' > http://abovegroundpress.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/new-from-aboveground-press-shikibu.html