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Illumined Tapestry

Circled light from angels' faces dawning traces the darkening way all feet must tread, reflecting forgotten silhouettes on rain wet streets. Old city lights beam bright pathways through the gloom, resplendent pools shimmering luminous enchantment, mirroring tear washed memories of distant pasts. Buried beneath regret-slick brick roadways, specters gather round glowing gas lamps-- modern street lights' ancestral flames-- ghost lovers lingering in shining orbed dreams, remembering . . . trembling vaporous fingers tracing love across softly illumined faces. So linked in melancholic splendor, lovers old and new, ply life's sacred needle, stitching the golden tapestry. Copyright, October 1, 2014 Faye Lanham Gibson

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Date: 10/10/2014 11:45:00 PM
Love this one Faye...I did the rain soaked street also but with a bit less panache than yourself...congrats
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Date: 10/10/2014 10:39:00 PM
Creative write with fine imagery, Faye, congrats
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Date: 10/10/2014 8:03:00 PM
This is wonderful Faye.......and seems it should be placed higher... You did a splendid job!
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Date: 10/10/2014 6:35:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Faye.
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Date: 10/3/2014 10:09:00 PM
I have had a real hard time with this contest. I have written a couple of rejects, I just can't muster an inspiration for it. Yours is marvelous you are a wonderful. I have enjoyed reading a few of your poems tonight. Thank You.
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Date: 10/1/2014 11:54:00 AM
Another lovely write Faye! Awesome last line, best wishes dear!
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