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June 1, 2010
By OfficialApprover PLATINUM, Orefield, Pennsylvania
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OfficialApprover PLATINUM, Orefield, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
Grab life by the balls. -Slobberknocker<br /> We cannot change the cards we&#039;re dealt just how we play the hand<br /> Experience is what you get when you didn&#039;t get what you wanted<br /> It&#039;s pretty easy to be smart when you&#039;re parroting smart people<br /> -Randy Pausch

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The hurricane gallops in
Like the swift approach of a hyena
It tears up trees and dwellings
And stuffs them in its hungry maw
Cackling and whistling with rage
Swiping them with a swirling paw
Over the sea and plains it roams
Destroying creatures, people’s homes
Then it whirls itself to sleep
It is not here long to stay
Then, as a loathsome coward,
Slowly, slowly, slinks away

© Grace L., Bacolod City, Philippines

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I think that comparing a phenomenon of weather with an animal makes it all the more real.
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OfficialApprover PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 27 2010 at 3:34 pm
OfficialApprover PLATINUM, Orefield, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
Grab life by the balls. -Slobberknocker<br /> We cannot change the cards we&#039;re dealt just how we play the hand<br /> Experience is what you get when you didn&#039;t get what you wanted<br /> It&#039;s pretty easy to be smart when you&#039;re parroting smart people<br /> -Randy Pausch

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Thanks:)  
dreamer112 GOLD said...
on Jul. 27 2010 at 1:18 pm
dreamer112 GOLD, Burnsville, Minnesota
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This is very powerful. I like the imagery.
OfficialApprover PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 12 2010 at 4:06 pm
OfficialApprover PLATINUM, Orefield, Pennsylvania
48 articles 0 photos 1752 comments

Favorite Quote:
Grab life by the balls. -Slobberknocker<br /> We cannot change the cards we&#039;re dealt just how we play the hand<br /> Experience is what you get when you didn&#039;t get what you wanted<br /> It&#039;s pretty easy to be smart when you&#039;re parroting smart people<br /> -Randy Pausch

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Thank you so much!  I really like comparing weather and people to animals, you find more similarities than you'd think.
Cigg.Sunn GOLD said...
on Jul. 12 2010 at 11:30 am
Cigg.Sunn GOLD, Avondale, Arizona
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&quot;When we were yonger, we used to think dandelions were flowers, it&#039;s not until we grew up that we begun calling them flowers. Dandelions never changed. Our standards did.&quot;

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I did not comment your story just cause i'm on a short time.

But I will get around to it and you will be reciving my comment soon.

I agree that comparing something so unexplainable, and giving it qualities, wheather they be animal, or human qualites gives it more of a ZING :D

The useage of a hyena was great! A powerful anf sly creature, for a poweful and shy forcast! :D

OfficialApprover PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 10 2010 at 3:32 pm
OfficialApprover PLATINUM, Orefield, Pennsylvania
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Grab life by the balls. -Slobberknocker<br /> We cannot change the cards we&#039;re dealt just how we play the hand<br /> Experience is what you get when you didn&#039;t get what you wanted<br /> It&#039;s pretty easy to be smart when you&#039;re parroting smart people<br /> -Randy Pausch

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Thanks!:) 
alenkaaa BRONZE said...
on Jul. 10 2010 at 2:48 pm
alenkaaa BRONZE, Battle Ground, Washington
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This is REALLY good! i love your choice of words!
OfficialApprover PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 6 2010 at 10:46 pm
OfficialApprover PLATINUM, Orefield, Pennsylvania
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Grab life by the balls. -Slobberknocker<br /> We cannot change the cards we&#039;re dealt just how we play the hand<br /> Experience is what you get when you didn&#039;t get what you wanted<br /> It&#039;s pretty easy to be smart when you&#039;re parroting smart people<br /> -Randy Pausch

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Thanks!:) 
toflyaway said...
on Jul. 6 2010 at 10:40 pm
toflyaway, Melbourne, Other
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&quot;You&#039;re Bonkers. But I&#039;ll tell you a secret, all the best people are&quot; -Alice In Wonderland (2010)

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I agree with you description! Great use of description, creates a really vivid image! :)
OfficialApprover PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 6 2010 at 3:39 pm
OfficialApprover PLATINUM, Orefield, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
Grab life by the balls. -Slobberknocker<br /> We cannot change the cards we&#039;re dealt just how we play the hand<br /> Experience is what you get when you didn&#039;t get what you wanted<br /> It&#039;s pretty easy to be smart when you&#039;re parroting smart people<br /> -Randy Pausch

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Thanks!  I had to do this for school, so I'm glad you enjoyed it:)
Stargirl212 GOLD said...
on Jul. 6 2010 at 1:42 pm
Stargirl212 GOLD, Atlanta, Georgia
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I love it!! Keep writing :)