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Open Poetry #11

she was born

bsquirrel

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-01-03

Posts 7855

0 posted 2000-12-22 03:25 AM

The day she died
was the day her saint died.
Red apple roses and candles at her feet.

She held a book so tightly,
you couldn't read the title
or guess its poetic weight.

With her great, dark eyes
she thought not of her tome,
but the day's faded stars.

Her granddaughter laid a sword
on the simple box,
gripped but once before.

The candles were scented.
The box was lowered.
And they sang tomorrow is a prayer.

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

1 posted 2000-12-22 04:10 AM

bsquirrel,
what a vivid and compelling read.
live long, write on
Kethry

Religion is for people frightened about going to hell - Spirituality is for people who have been there. Anon.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2000-12-22 07:41 AM

This is beautiful and tells me that dreamers indeed live on...

thank you for sharing...

Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

3 posted 2000-12-22 10:48 AM

Mike~ this is really wonderful........I hope you have a great Christmas!

-SEA

bsquirrel

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-01-03

Posts 7855

4 posted 2000-12-22 08:13 PM

Thanks, everyone. I hope you all have happy holidays.

Mike

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

5 posted 2000-12-22 08:39 PM

Heartfelt write, Mike...my the season be good to you.

jwesley

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

6 posted 2000-12-23 09:15 AM

I know this was a sad occasion but you certainly write about it in such a understanding and heartfelt way...the beauty within the reality of finality is truly expressed......have a nice holiday Mike!

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