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Transparent White Vail

I woke up when the roof caved in, the smoke slithered under my bedroom door As I Crawled through my Sin, to that bedroom door, as I slowly Lift Myself off the Floor I look through the window, and what do I see; My Bride, My Wife, My LOVE : LENORE Shouting “ Harry the “Vail” is all You have Left of “ ME “ “Open the door “ SAVE ME “ I cry as memories, burn off the wall, I see the “Vail “ untouched by Satan’s Fire The Burning Hot Flames, are biting on me; the Untouched : Vail “ is all I can see My “FOREVER and ALWAYS, My Most Only; BELOVED, LENORE my DESIRE I Grasp the : “ Transparent White Vail “ Jump through the Window of “ ETERNITY “ In a black flame of glory; the Devil speaks to me “ You Do Love Your Wife “ LENORE ?“ I Look at the Ecru, Aging Transparent White Vail. My ALWAYS and FOREVER “LENORE” Begone Satan you do not belong here With Almighty GOD,the GOD that you fear Inspired by the Contest : " Last Chance : Sponsored by Kristen Bruni Dedicated to Forty Years of LOVE To my Life, My Wife, Lenore Ellen (Adams) Johnson November 4, 1951 - August 25, 1971 YOU are ALWAYS Remembered in My HEART Author's Note : The Vail is what I would save in a fire; but I was robbed four Years Ago : The Thief's Prize - " A Transparent White Wedding VAIL " Please bring It Back LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege...HG

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Date: 2/8/2012 6:20:00 PM
This is amazing. Best of luck in the contest! I support yours 100%. Always, Laura
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Date: 2/8/2012 3:25:00 PM
Good luck in the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..Yes, I have read some of Elizabeth Barret Browning's work as I have Edna St. Vincent Millay...I enjoy both of their work..You placement of my work in your contest was uplifting..Sara
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Date: 2/8/2012 1:38:00 PM
First...let me say I understand this...and it touches me deeply. Second...thanks for your 2 comments on my poem, Love Bonds ..the first congratulatory for placing in your members contest and second for your comment of understanding and thoughtful concern.. May God bless you ...
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Date: 2/8/2012 11:00:00 AM
So beautifully written, but very sad, HG. I have been praying for you and hope your health is continuing to improve. Thanks for my placement in your contest. Love always, Carolyn
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