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A poem for those who have ever lost someone posted 10/25/14 re-posted 12/29/16 I'll walk upon a green feathered hilltop To find your spirit, I lost long ago Lay flowers where your grave said stop And sit in silence till' the sun is low I'll bow my head in search for loneliness While trembling hands cradle tears that fall I'll feel the sadness of emptiness While listening for the unanswered call There is no pain time alone can quell No answer to quiet the question why Life moves on and there is only hell Lost searching for you, my eyes still cry I'll claim no noble dignity or deed Find nothing alone on this hill but need

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Date: 12/31/2016 10:22:00 AM
Oh....Oh...this really wrenched my heart. It is hauntingly beautiful. May you find comfort in the memories. I've lost my MAMA to MS over 20 years ago...and it still hurts. Sending warm thoughts and love. May this New Year bring comfort and peace.
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Date: 12/29/2016 3:20:00 PM
A touching beautiful write Frederic, I fear to many of us can relate...
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Date: 12/29/2016 12:55:00 PM
- Wonderful reading with emotion, Frederic ... touching and deep sadness - Thanks for the year 2016 ... looking forward to a new year with new poems and friendship:) - Best wishes for a happy new year :) - hugs // Anne- Lise :)
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Frederic Parker
Date: 12/29/2016 12:59:00 PM
thank you Sunshine, may 2017 be as kind to you as you want it to be...best wishes my poetic friend

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