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Water everywhere is getting polluted these days. I have a river nearby that's full of rubbish. Still, I can see people go fishing there. Your poem was written in a very clever way. Interesting and clear imageries. I love it.

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Thank you so much for your comments, Kamisah. I appreciate it.

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Sometimes water is indeed life. And sometimes water is polluted and does not serve living things. Damn, DeBaca. You know how to spin a cautionary tale in the form of poem. "Bone Dry And Scorched" teaches us that water is valuable, not to spoilt.

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Thank you, Dee Allen, I appreciate the comment. Water is indeed life.

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Correction: Not to be spoilt.

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If only... Again your images are vivid and your message is as powerful as always.

PS I've learned to always have my hanky nearby when I read your work. I either weep with joy or anguish; many times with both.

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Thanks so much, Mary. Xxoo

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Great poem. As you probably know, Iowa is the only state in which cancer rates have been increasing. And our rivers and lakes are getting worse, not better.

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