At My Dear Brother's Grave

At my dear brother’s grave,
I paid him my respects.
It was a winter’s day.
While standing there I glimpsed
two deer not far away.

At my dear brother’s grave,
the doe drew a bit close,
and then the other deer
(though very haltingly)
was also drawing near.

At my dear brother’s grave,
it seemed those deer nearby
that watched me were a sign
as if they came from God.
It seemed a thing divine.

At my dear brother’s grave,
I thought how he was like
the deer; though still apart
from me, his spirit was
close by to touch my heart
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Date: 1/12/2024 1:30:00 PM
This is absolutely beautiful. I loved how the last lines just flowed so well "close by to touch my heart"
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/12/2024 10:40:00 PM
Thanks, Paige
Date: 1/11/2024 4:55:00 PM
This is such a wonderful poem, with the juxtaposition of the beauty of nature with a solemn scene. I like how the last stanza wraps up the story perfectly, Andrea.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/12/2024 10:41:00 PM
Thanks so much
Date: 1/11/2024 3:55:00 PM
It's a beautiful story. We do miss our departed brethren. I was thinking about just that today, and you are bringing me back to those thoughts. They never seem to go away and are always lurking.
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Date: 1/11/2024 1:22:00 PM
Yes, it is amazing how sometimes something can happen that reminds us so much of the deceased. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
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Date: 1/11/2024 11:16:00 AM
A good and memorable experience here Andrea, may you be Blessed.'
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Date: 1/10/2024 3:11:00 PM
Testing one two one two, testing...
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