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- Tomb -

                      ~ let the scent of roses be a beautiful memory -
                                      not of death but of life ~ quote by poet


                                       An allegorical dream vision
                                            through nerve fibers
                                          as thin gold undulating
                                Remembered through a tender prayer,
                                                 not mournful
                                       Opal's tears have been dried
                                               in the soul of time

                                               Tomb inscription
                                                written in Latin:
                                               Fertility, renewal,
                                                 truth, dreams
                                               and connectivity
                                                 to the divine

                                               Her ardent heart,
                                                blooms in June
                                          An atmosphere of peace
                                           Red roses for the tomb

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Constance La France Date: 4/23/2024 5:11:00 AM Anne-Lise, congratulations on your win in my contest with this outstanding poem, I love the quote too, Constance Login to Reply

Duke Beaufort Date: 3/21/2024 5:41:00 AM Anne-Lise, how wonderful to think of life past in a positive light. The illustration touches the heart with roses. Congratulations. Login to Reply

Tonye George Date: 3/20/2024 2:24:00 PM Congratulations dear Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/15/2024 9:32:00 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Tomb" write. Great picture. Great/creative ending with the Tomb inscription. Hugs... Have a blessed day/weekend writing away................. Login to Reply

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/14/2024 9:42:00 AM Another beautiful write - roses are the favorite of many. hugs Anne-Lise. :) Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/14/2024 11:06:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Linda :) - hugs

Silent One Date: 3/12/2024 1:11:00 PM You are a brilliant poet.. this one is a great take on the contest theme.. nicely done.. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/14/2024 11:06:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, S.O. :) - hugs

Jay Narain Date: 3/12/2024 11:02:00 AM Nice poem, Anne-Lise. It soothes my heart with reace. Gives tomb a new prespective of resurrection of life and memories and sweet glory of roses. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/14/2024 11:05:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Jay :) - hugs

Valsa George Date: 3/11/2024 10:22:00 PM Here, the tomb is no more despicable, but a sweet place where life and memories resurrect and the scent of roses permeates. Lovely entry for the contest. All the best dear Anne. Love and hugs Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/14/2024 11:04:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Valsa :) - hugs

Sotto Poet Date: 3/11/2024 7:14:00 PM Dear Anne-Lise, a splendid commemoration of life that took place. I extend my utmost well wishes for your participation in the contest. Such a refined and sophisticated eulogy, it truly exemplifies elegance. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/14/2024 11:04:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Las :) - hugs

Yolanda Nicholsen Date: 3/11/2024 2:36:00 PM Lovely write dear so well written enjoyed reading your work many blessings. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/14/2024 11:04:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Yolanda :) - hugs

Nancy Kaufman Date: 3/11/2024 2:32:00 PM Dear Anne-Lise, What a wonderful celebration of life. Best wishes in your contest. This is such an elegant eulogy. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/14/2024 11:03:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Nancy :) - hugs

Jack Horne Date: 3/11/2024 2:32:00 PM beautiful poem Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/12/2024 2:32:00 AM - Thanks, Jack :) - hugs

Eve Roper Date: 3/11/2024 2:11:00 PM Well created. Hugs my friends Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/12/2024 2:31:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment, Eve :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/11/2024 1:54:00 PM Love that quote! How funny roses were death to me…I even smelled them as I entered the 911 Twin Towers (my husband did not) My mom’s favorites were carnations. Still after she died, twice where there was no roses, the air was heavy with the scent. Some things change your mind. Beautiful poem! I read it after the quote. By the way my mom’s lovely name is June! Wow! Blessings & Hugs ~ Kim Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/12/2024 2:31:00 AM - A lovely name ... June - Carnations are most often used in tomb wreaths here ... they "live" longer than roses - Many thanks for the lovely comment, Kim :) - hugs