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abating hope diminishing like warmth of this sun hidden in the somberness of december skies and downcast eyes i watch this snow descending around me flakes falling like lives one after another the chill of wind wrapping me in the same frigid grasp as death i feel as lost as footsteps fading in the depths of white sweeping across the ground as my tears fall in disbelief shattering on the ground below...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 12/16/2019 10:34:00 AM
Well expressed Sandra. Take care. I wish you the best :)
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Sandra Adams
Date: 12/16/2019 11:06:00 AM
thank you so much Heidi... hugs
Date: 12/16/2019 9:53:00 AM
Beautiful enough said...
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Sandra Adams
Date: 12/16/2019 11:06:00 AM
...thank you...
Date: 12/16/2019 7:57:00 AM
Here's hoping those frozen tear drops end soon and that wonderful smile returns to take their place. Sad my friend, very sad.
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Date: 12/16/2019 9:41:00 AM
Thank you Chris...it was a sad weekend...one died, one is in bad shape...and the family shrinks again....
Date: 12/16/2019 6:18:00 AM
Many somber verses unfolding in this piece--all evocative--saddened--falling tears. Your poems tug the heart, Sandy.
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Date: 12/16/2019 6:55:00 AM
Thank you my friend ... this death has grabbed me hard... hugs
Date: 12/15/2019 10:15:00 PM
Your tears aptly fall as snow exhibiting your emotions
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Date: 12/16/2019 5:24:00 AM
Thank you Kim... hugs
Date: 12/15/2019 8:34:00 PM
This is put together magically. Wonderful poem of Decembers frigid chill. speaking of chill the temp here is only 5 degrees and we got 10 inches of snow here last night. HMMMM were you peeking out my windows this morning :)~
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Date: 12/16/2019 1:40:00 AM
I love the snow dont like the cold. Sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers tonight
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Sandra Adams
Date: 12/15/2019 8:38:00 PM
no...i dislike snow and the cold...my mind is stuck on the recent family death but....we are expecting snow tomorrow...not sure how much, they never get the forecast right around these parts... hugs

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