Deadly beauty

Looking so harmless and beautiful there it runs,

Like diamonds shining in the sun light,

Giving life to all around,

Where ever it runs is life.

It does have a dark side as well,

A darkened side who never sees daylight,

That takes more life then any other,

Leaves destruction and fear.

Regardless of its lovely or deadly sides,

It is still so great and beautiful,

Hiding its secrets well,

Having a whole planet relay on its being.

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Option 3: The goal of life is living in agreement with nature. - [ Zeno ] (335BC - 264BC)

WHITE WATER by Swan song. 450 points, ended July 19, 2008, 10 entries
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mystic-angel
August 14, 2008

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A wonderful take on the quote. Nature is so powerful and yet so beautiful but is sadly so often ignored! Good depth of feeling and great imagery and flow. Powerful words. Thanks for your entry and good luck.
iamlost
August 7, 2008

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Ooh, I loved how you gave that calm white water a dark side. And such a beautifully mysterious dark side it is too.
Well penned.

~lost
daviscth
July 26, 2008
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The background is awesome and your poem goes wonderfully with it. I love this. Congrats on the HM
- Meroza
  July 26, 2008
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  aw, thank you!
Swan song
July 19, 2008
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Good poem and excellent background Well done poet
- Meroza
  July 19, 2008
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  Thank you for your comment and hosting this fun contest!