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Raven's End

I know that taking my life is a sin, But you don’t know how much pain I am in; Death is better than this hell I’ve been through, God Grant me mercy for what I must do; My tortured soul robs me of breath, All I seek is the release of death; Requesting redemption in the gun I cling to, God Grant me mercy for what I must do; I’m considering briefly the life I must end, Nothing is left but the chance to transcend; And this decaying body that I pass through, God Grant me mercy for what I must do; Raven they named me, but now they are gone, I’m all alone since they both passed on; Soon I will see them, it’s long overdue, God grant me mercy for what I must do; I beg for forgiveness as I let myself go, Tears trickle down as I feel my heart slow; Hopefully now I’ll get to see you, So God grant me mercy for what I must do. Tirzah Conway ~For the contest "Among the Dead"~

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 2/24/2011 11:39:00 AM
I had only read a couple of the poems and wanted so badly to enter but...too many things were going on and didn't get to. I knew Constance would have a time selecting her winners. There is a long list of winners here. You should be so proud of your winning poem congratulations Tirzah. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/19/2011 7:08:00 AM
Many congratulations Tirzah on your fine win in Constance's wonderful contest....:)
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Date: 2/18/2011 5:53:00 PM
Very good rhyming and wonderful storyline!Congrats Tirzah on your big win.
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Date: 2/18/2011 4:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 2/18/2011 6:01:00 AM
An excellent write, Tirzah, and so worthy of high placement in the contest. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/18/2011 12:15:00 AM
Wonderful story,Tirzah. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Lainie
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Date: 2/17/2011 6:02:00 PM
Heart wrenching Tirzah. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/17/2011 5:51:00 PM
Tirzah, jolly good show, Congratulations on your third place honor. Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/17/2011 5:26:00 PM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest of Constance, Tirzah
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Date: 2/17/2011 5:25:00 PM
A great writing, Tirzah. Congratulations on winning with this in Constance's contest.
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Date: 2/17/2011 4:55:00 PM
Congratulations on the super 2nd Place win in the "Among the Dead" Contest! Always, Annalise
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Date: 2/17/2011 4:39:00 PM
Congrats Tirzah on your wonderful winning poem in Among the Dead with this exceptional entry my friend.. enjoy sweet success with luv.. hope u are doing well ...
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Date: 1/22/2011 2:54:00 PM
VEry good, Tirzah, and I love the form you chose. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 1/22/2011 7:44:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest.
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Date: 1/21/2011 7:30:00 PM
Beautifully written piece of handy work, Tirzah, For Constance's Raven. Good luck, wishing the best. Agape, Moses
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