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Oh dearest Charlotte, bathed in morning light! A spirit graceful as a swallow's flight Through shadows deep, her laughter breaks the dawn While joy unfolds beneath the sun's first spawn Oh dearest Charlotte, with her radiant glow! Her smiles like sunbeams dancing to and fro Each gesture bright as stars that pierce the dark While hearts she touches bear her golden mark Oh dearest Charlotte, with her healing voice! Her words make weary souls at last rejoice Through whispered hopes that cleanse all guilt and pain Yet in her silence, secrets still remain Oh dearest Charlotte, where has your light gone! Your voice once carried hope from dusk till dawn Within you dwells the strength that others seek Yet private sorrows make your spirit weak Oh dearest Charlotte, faded from our sight! Your absence fills our hearts with darkest night The angel who brought warmth to souls distressed Has sought her peace, by her own grief oppressed Oh dearest Charlotte, lying still and cold! No breath disturbs her form of gentle mold Her quest for peace has reached its final peak While one last teardrop graces her pale cheek -

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Date: 12/15/2024 10:17:00 PM
Dear Vie, your poem is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to Charlotte, capturing her radiant presence and the sorrow of her loss. The imagery of light and nature brings her spirit vividly to life, while the progression from joy to despair poignantly reflects the depth of her struggles. The closing lines, tender and melancholic, leave a lasting impression, honoring her memory with grace and emotion...Hugs
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