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"dead Spirit Walking"

"Dead Spirit Walking" 

The currents in the sea...
ripples its way to be free...

The wind blows across the mirrored blue sky..
The sun goes down signaling its last goodbye...

The lesser light appears taking its place...
The greater one could no longer be traced...

The restless spirit walks disturbing the peace all around...
Everything grows quiet, there isn't a sound..

The spirit fights a turmoil from within...
Turmoil fighting peace; neither “wills” bend…

The soul decides whether to live or die...
Searching for a reason and why...

Inner peace the restless spirit seeks...
Life seems so lonely and so bleak...

The carvings of life are etched in...
Past, present memories are carried by the sea and wind....

Never to be revealed to all the days that follow...
Footprints at the edge of the sea, the sand now swallow...

The brooding sea ripples up angry waves...
Revealing that one more life would not be saved…..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Heck Avatar
October 18, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Erin - Congratulations on your poem being featured this week on Poetry Soup! Peace always, John
Mason Avatar
October 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM
WOW ... sharp ending caught me off guard here!! Great writing, Erin and a well-deserved selection featured this week ... I could read this two or three times and still be jarred by this ending ... smile ...
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
October 13, 2008 at 9:55 AM
This reminds me of a song by Roy Orbison, "Windsurfer." Enjoyable poem with a touch of sadness. Congratulations Erin on having "Dead Spirit Walking" featured. Vince
Winter Avatar
October 13, 2008 at 5:09 AM
Congrats Erin on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
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October 12, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Nice use of imagery and personification to forward your thoughts in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured! Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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