Acres of Tears

Acres of tears
Mark her passing
Enriching the soil
For time everlasting

Head bowed in sorrow
Sad sight to behold
I no longer have
Her arms to enfold

'Tho body is gone
Her spirits around
This person who made me
Is homeward bound.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 4, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Deep deep, and moving at the end of your write ,enjoyed your poem. Also congratulations on your poem being one of the many poems featured of this week. Have your self a wonderful & safe 4th of july,..p.d.
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July 4, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Congrats on having your lovely poem featured on the Poetry Soup Homepage this week, enjoy the honor and keep writing. keep your pen flowing with passion! Love, Adeleke
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July 3, 2010 at 4:31 PM
I like the essence of this list poem and the message it sends. Congratulation of your poem being featured! Great job! Joseph
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June 29, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations on your terrific poetry being featured this week Denise. Love, Carol
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June 28, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Very beautiful write and a great dedication. Sorry for your loss. Congrats on your poem being featured this week. Caroline.
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