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Today We Mourn, Tomorrow We Live

Graveside so quiet Tear laden relatives mourn Today, heavy hearts Tomorrow, spirits will lift Whilst the living remember

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Linda-Marie Sweetheart
Date: 5/25/2010 1:24:00 PM
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Sad reflections James but one so descriptive and full of emotional imagery for the reader... almost parallel to my blog of yesterday about my young friend dying "Mist in the Moment" and his funeral card... thankxxx for sharing this heartfelt poem..with luv.. Linda-Marie
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Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 5/25/2010 11:50:00 AM
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So much truth in this moving tanka, James. In so few lines you've captured mourning so well...
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Sharon Tideswell
Date: 5/24/2010 2:34:00 PM
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This is a beautiful tanka, so accurately describing the grieving process. Rich in emotion and image, really nice write!
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Anish Shrivastava
Date: 5/23/2010 10:46:00 PM
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It's love in the hearts of our loved one's that keep us alive even after we are gone..Very true are your words....
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/23/2010 3:55:00 PM
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Really nice, My favorite so far!!
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 5/23/2010 5:28:00 AM
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This poem carries a sense of deep loss,reaching my core. .memories of those special people who are gone. .Charma
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Brian Strand
Date: 5/23/2010 12:44:00 AM
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Thank you for supporting my contest James.Rgds Brian
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/22/2010 1:43:00 PM
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Why does it always seem to rain when we bury people we love? This is a very moving poem. Tanka you, Highlander. Love, Carolyn
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Satin Doll Diva
Date: 5/22/2010 12:54:00 PM
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So sad Mr. Highlander and nice way to write your memory. Satin Doll Diva
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