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Reckoned Parallels: life, death and a poppy

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Perhaps it is not a far stretch

comparing its beauty, planted and raised

for something so solemn;

 

from the dust of the earth it came

and shall return.

 

Sleep and death are metaphors it knows well,

itself dying, after tears of joy or

drenched sorrow,

 

or October’s humbling chill tomorrow with

a sedate, gentle hand

 

assuring reincarnation by spring’s exuberant

life giving rays that only call for

another labored sacrifice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • tara wilson gold member
    May 18, 2008

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    I really like this title...

    a beautiful poem..speaks to me about the same feelings humans have towards life/death as well...


  • Margaret Denham gold member
    May 17, 2008

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    Your words take my breath away and leave me wanting to read more.

    My very best wishes to you in the contest.

    Always
    Margaret


  • CountryCousin
    May 17, 2008

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    I like this.

    The poppy is also a flower and it is the symble of the Veterans in America. And a gorgeous flower it is. The graphic brings out the colorful beauty.


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    May 17, 2008

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    Aren't poppies just lovely! Your write matches them perfectly hun!
    Stunning write! Good luck!