Death of An Aquaintance, Daily 19

19: Weary faces look over  the unwritten memoirs.
The death of an acquaintance quakes little tremors.
Legs caramel and long extend off the tattered couch,
Under the old blanket that covers her just that much.
Embroidered flower swirls hide the silent ancient song.
We are powerless when death’s musician hits the gong.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Novotny Avatar
February 28, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Poignant and well spoken. -Chuck
Austin Avatar
February 28, 2012 at 9:51 AM
Like the opening bells to Witch's Sabbath in Berlioz's Fantastic Symphony. The dies irae, eh? Congrats on the selection. daver
Brown Avatar
February 27, 2012 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Autumn. Love, Carol
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 12:17 PM
There is another side we haven't seen. I sometimes wonder. Are we powerless or becoming empowered. Vince
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