Cemetery

The quiet hills of a silent cemetery beckon I look its way as I pass by as if hearing the murmur of voices I imagine the many lives cut short And broken hearts left behind I reflect on life so fleeting And meaningless strife As I walk by it strikes a chord And in my heart I hear a whisper A reminder that life is short AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on October 5, 2018 for contest OCTOBER 2018 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND and July 7, 2018 for WORD VISION POETRY III sponsored by VERMILLION SCYTHE

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L. J. Carber

Date: 10/11/2018 4:15:00 PM

Congrats, Line-- I've always liked walking through cemeteries looking how long--or short the people live and wondering what sort of lives they had --happy to know I'm not the only one!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/11/2018 5:11:00 PM

No you are not alone, love to pay tribute that way, LJ. The silence is so peaceful.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/8/2018 8:39:00 AM

Yes, life is SO short. I REALLY like this, Line. CONGRATS! Janice

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/8/2018 10:13:00 AM

Thanks you so much, Janice, for your lovely visit and comment.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 10/8/2018 3:16:00 AM

Congratulations, Line for your win. Life is indeed short.

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/8/2018 10:13:00 AM

Thank you very much, Subimal, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/7/2018 6:54:00 PM

Yes, life is short, and precious, congratulations on your placement!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/7/2018 7:28:00 PM

Thank you so much, Michelle, for your lovely visit and comment.

Mike Gentile

Date: 10/7/2018 6:06:00 PM

Congratulations Line Such true words xxoo Excellent!!

Line Gauthier
Date: 10/7/2018 7:28:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mike. Most appreciated.

Lyric Man

Date: 7/7/2018 9:41:00 PM

Hi LG.. We live in a crazy, sometimes scary, world of reality. But here on this page is another world.. one of wonder, creativity, adventure, and imagination. Stoping in and checking out your skillful write is the highlight of my day!

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/8/2018 12:31:00 AM

Thank you so much for the lovely compliment, LM. I have to agree with you that poetry is definitely the highlight in my days.

Anil Deo

Date: 7/7/2018 6:11:00 PM

Liked this Remembrance, that is general (for contest) & yet could be taken as truly personal by others. Great Gift. We must console ourselves that the vast majority of humans have loved at least one human. Had given compassion to ONE stranger. That is a contribution to the Universe. To its Rising Awareness. Peace/Shalom

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/7/2018 7:57:00 PM

Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Anil.