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Awarded:  Certificate of poetry excellance 

From:  Poetry Soup International poetry contest.

Causalities of War

.                                                     Beneath a blanket of earth
                                                     With a pillow made of stone
                                                       Her child eternally sleeps
                                                                    
                                                                   ~~~

.                                                     While at the foot of his bed
                                                           She stands alone
                                               And weeps! And weeps! And weeps!


.                                                  Written:  November 20th, 2009
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ryerson Avatar
September 9, 2014 at 7:04 PM
just stopping by to read your poem I have faved...You are going DIRECTLY to my fav pet list too which I can't BELIEVE I haven't done already...
Dietrich Avatar
April 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM
heartbreaking and wonderful, Elaine!!
Yamin Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 8:45 AM
It is a heart wrenching poem, Congrat on the poems win in the last contest. -Mohammad
Culverhouse Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 6:49 PM
so so moving...congrats on the big win!
Berg Avatar
September 15, 2010 at 9:30 PM
How sad and unfortunately how true. Sniff sniff. --Susan
Winter Avatar
July 27, 2010 at 5:39 AM
AWESOME CONGRATS LAINIE ON YOUR BIG WIN! BRILLIANT AND SO WELL DESERVED! love, shar xoxo
Austin Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 7:29 AM
Congrats, Lainie, on this fine piece being selected in the international competition. Love, Dave
Hero Aka Hero-Wilson Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 6:04 AM
This takes my breath away. Congrats on having this poem featured, great poem. Rhonda Hero
Galua Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 12:32 AM
Congratulations...beautiful...simply beautiful!
Ryerson Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 1:34 AM
Heartbreaking and beautiful, Elaine and congratulations on your big win...our children are supposed to outlive us, not the other way around...that's where the true tragedy lies...this goes to my favs list - Tim
Nutter Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Congratulations on a well deserved win in the soup contest.
Henderson Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Congratulations on your awesome win, Charles
Goff Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 9:10 AM
very moving images, Elaine, congrats on your success! you deserve it! jimbo
Brown Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 6:23 AM
Congratulations on your win in the PoetrySoup Contest Lainie. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 6:08 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Lainie. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 8:13 PM
This heart wrenching poem speaks with such emotion!! Congratulations, Elaine, on this wonderful winning entry!! Love, Carrie
Sweetheart Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Congrats Lainie on your big win in the Poetry Soup Contest... enjoy a wonderful victory today.. with luv..
Dietrich Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 6:19 PM
Elaine, I had to look back to see if this is one I had already faved or not. I think I fav so many of your poems and that is because I just adore your style! And here I go again.... Congratualations. so glad to see this one here. LUv, Andrea
Clark Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Congratulations Elaine!! Such an honor and such a beautiful write!!! Love Jeralynn
Haick Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 11:29 AM
My congratulations Elaine, on this fantastic write and the win! Goes to my favs. today! Somehow I missed this!! Peace, love, Audrey
Heck Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 6:18 AM
Dear Elaine - CONGRATULATIONS on your BIG WIN in the PSoup International Poetry Contest. This poem was so excellent - I knew your name would be in the winners circle! You're a talented and gifted writer. Wishing you an abundance of love and happiness. Peace always, John
Fisher Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 6:15 AM
Many congrats on your wonderful feature this week. Rgds Janette
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Elaine, this poem is so very moving. Excellent! Congratulations on it being featured.
Brown Avatar
June 3, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Lainie. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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May 31, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Congratulations on making it through the first round of the Poetry Soup contest with this poem. Best wishes in the finals. Karen
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