Rhymes mostly. This is not my best work, but it is the most heart-felt.
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Within each creature gleams a sacred light,22 lines, 15 comments, on Jul 1 10:08 AM 2004. In Spiritual
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To stand upon the mountain peak requires
the painful climb from valley down below. -
Dear Lord, we grieve that she has gone,
her span of years so short, yet done. -
Dear Hugh, I greet your questioning with honour and respect
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In thorny forests swallowed by the night
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There often is a purpose for a friend;
but lacking one, suppose we let it end. -
She's radiant, inspiring awe,
her beauty seen without a flaw. -
Like ours, your married life has many seasons
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By chance or not, to some befall the fate
of hardship, loss and sorrow, all unearned; -
She is a serene pool with lotus blossoms
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My life is filled with platitudes
that people say are true; -
a triolet
A smile is a meaningful gift, -
Lines from each of the poems entered here, with thanks.21 lines, 8 comments, on Dec 11 4:50 AM 2007. In Friendship
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Hugh, your favorites gather to acclaim you
as moons and planets circle 'round the sun, -
Although it seems you went away,
and now I seldom hear from you,18 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 9 2:30 PM. In Personal -
Within each creature gleams a sacred light,22 lines, 15 comments, on Jul 1 10:08 AM 2004. In Spiritual
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To stand upon the mountain peak requires
the painful climb from valley down below. -
Dear Lord, we grieve that she has gone,
her span of years so short, yet done. -
Dear Hugh, I greet your questioning with honour and respect
-
In thorny forests swallowed by the night
-
There often is a purpose for a friend;
but lacking one, suppose we let it end. -
She's radiant, inspiring awe,
her beauty seen without a flaw. -
Like ours, your married life has many seasons
-
By chance or not, to some befall the fate
of hardship, loss and sorrow, all unearned; -
She is a serene pool with lotus blossoms
-
My life is filled with platitudes
that people say are true; -
a triolet
A smile is a meaningful gift, -
Lines from each of the poems entered here, with thanks.21 lines, 8 comments, on Dec 11 4:50 AM 2007. In Friendship
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Hugh, your favorites gather to acclaim you
as moons and planets circle 'round the sun, -
Although it seems you went away,
and now I seldom hear from you,18 lines, 4 comments, on Mar 9 2:30 PM. In Personal -
Wisps of mist enwreathe the pine and fir
before the sun bursts over mountain side;
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