The Hedgerow

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Cindy
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The Hedgerow

Postby Cindy » Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:02 am

In the glow of the streetlight
They look like soldiers
Standing there
All in a row
Each bush, ebony, against the white snow
Like sentinels
Ever watchful of the shadows
Alert

Only their very tips move in the wind
As they stand guard
Their appearance conjures a sinister feeling
What danger requires such vigilance?

Nothing stirs in the murky darkness
Only snowflakes falling
Only the tumble of a forgotten leaf
All looks still
Silent

But they stand ever ready...watching
Like soldiers
Even listening...
For the slightest snap of a twig.

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Sandra Martyres
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Re: The Hedgerow

Postby Sandra Martyres » Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:41 am

A creative write Cindy, I really like the metaphor used!

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Nightmute
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Re: The Hedgerow

Postby Nightmute » Fri Feb 27, 2015 6:27 pm

Quite the awesome and inventive write this is, Cindy. Reminds me of those soldiers who guard the Tomb of the Unknown. Great descriptiveness that truly gives the feeling of the hedgerow standing sentinel duty.

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Stella
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Re: The Hedgerow

Postby Stella » Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:54 pm

yes Cindy in the frozen winter that is just what they do look like...


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