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Beyond a Name

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With pride to boast when gnarled in vines
     that seek to take as nature's own
     this citadel of time will be defined
     more than just letters carved in stone

     Though time and tangled growth obscures
     truest course of meaning now laid to rest
     honor held most sacred from love endures
     upon this face were such intentions prest

     Proudly this guardian of life's measure stands
     a post to which nothing else would ever claim
     that beckons pride with hushed commands
     mysteries held to know beyond just a name

     Overgrown With Vines Contest
     Sponsored BY Broken Wings
     09/26/2016

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/23/2017 2:18:00 PM

A moving and deeply emotional poem. The feelings expressed are from the deep well of the soul. Bubbling w/grace and full self-awareness. Lovely poetry. Love always.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2017 3:21:00 PM

I see congrats are in order. So my belated congrats on this one from The Vines contest of Broken Wings. I remember really enjoying that challenge and I can see you did too!

Charlie Smith
Date: 1/10/2017 3:27:00 PM

Thanks Andrea...

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/19/2016 9:51:00 AM

TRULY EXCEPTIONAL WRITING MY FRIEND. Adding this gem to my fav list as it strikes me deep.A7

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/19/2016 11:00:00 AM

So glad you liked this one Robert. I was rather happy the way it came out if I do say so myself...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/14/2016 11:36:00 AM

I like the flow, rhythm, and rhyme of this winner..Way to go..Congrats on your winning work..Sara..Thanks for the visit to my page..

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/14/2016 8:41:00 PM

Thank you Sara...

James Inman

Date: 10/10/2016 1:00:00 PM

A beautifully written Quatrain Charlie.

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/10/2016 2:55:00 PM

Thank you James...

Constance La France

Date: 10/10/2016 10:19:00 AM

Charlie, congratulations on your win in my contest ~

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/10/2016 10:45:00 AM

Thanks for your consideration Broken Wings...

Beautiful Scars

Date: 10/9/2016 11:33:00 AM

Charlie- "beyond just a name"...good stuff here Charlie- you rock :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/10/2016 10:45:00 AM

Thank you LuLoo...

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/8/2016 5:16:00 PM

A very deep and profound poem, Charlie, and how true are your words..."mysteries held to know beyond just a name." Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Sandra

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/8/2016 5:54:00 PM

Thank you Sandra, maybe a little too deep...

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/1/2016 6:40:00 PM

Very profound and beautifully written dear, Charlie. We all should visit cemeteries more often for they are going to teach us a great lesson: That we are transient beings so we should not take life so seriously as to commit crimes! I visit cemeteries regularly since many friend die! It is a unique place for contemplating life. Once, when in Canada I was walking through a large cemetery in Montreal when suddenly I read the following inscription which made me laugh! " I told you I was sick"

Charlie Smith
Date: 10/1/2016 9:13:00 PM

When you think about it Demetrios, if only we could talk to the dead what life lessons they would impart. Thanks for your thoughts and support...